15:42 Lingfield 25 Feb 2026
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Div 2 | Class 6 | 4YO plus
Winner £3,140 - 8 declared to run
Standard (AW - Polytrack)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Mostly sunny
Temperature: 7.9° - 15.2°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 4.5 mph S
Last Update: 24/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Mintana
- W/O Mount Mogan
- W/O Mintana And Mount Mogan
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 137.15%
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Below form when down the field in a claimer at Dundalk most recently and now returns from a break. Effective over 7-8f; his form tailed off in Ireland and he has plenty to prove for his new yard.
Successful at 7f and 1m. Beaten 11l behind Glyndwr at 33-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Noel Meade in Ireland.
Below form when down the field in a claimer at Dundalk most recently and now returns from a break. Effective over 7-8f; his form tailed off in Ireland and he has plenty to prove for his new yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 26 | 2 | 3 | 7.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Surface(Polytrack) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Dace | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | B J Llewellyn | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never threatened when fourth, beaten 5l, in a handicap at Chelmsford latest. Usually held up and suited by 6f; down again in the weights but this exposed maiden needs to find more.
Placed in three of 15 starts. Finished 5l behind Sanditon when fourth of 8 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f earlier this month.
Never threatened when fourth, beaten 5l, in a handicap at Chelmsford latest. Usually held up and suited by 6f; down again in the weights but this exposed maiden needs to find more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rob Hornby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | C Wallis | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Had every chance but was below form when beaten 5l in a handicap here last time. Suited by 7/8f and all recent form has come on the all-weather; needs more.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f including 6 wins on the all-weather (5 PO). Finished 5l behind Mighty Ruler when fifth of 7 at 11-5fav on his latest outing over this course and distance last month.
Had every chance but was below form when beaten 5l in a handicap here last time. Suited by 7/8f and all recent form has come on the all-weather; needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 60 | 7 | 11 | 11.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 45 | 6 | 10 | 13.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 25 | 4 | 4 | 16% |
| C | Course | 32 | 4 | 6 | 12.5% |
| D | Distance | 33 | 4 | 4 | 12.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 37 | 5 | 9 | 13.5% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 42 | 5 | 8 | 11.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 21 | 3 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 13% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 39 | 4 | 9 | 10.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | L Morris | 22 | 4 | 6 | 18.2% |
| T | Mrs L J Mongan | 40 | 4 | 5 | 10% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Forced wide from a poor draw when beaten 8l in a handicap here last time. Visor applied for the first time; effective over 7/8f but in terrible form and hard to fancy.
Yet to place in nine starts. Beaten 8l behind Em Jay Kay at 80-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 6f last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
Forced wide from a poor draw when beaten 8l in a handicap here last time. Visor applied for the first time; effective over 7/8f but in terrible form and hard to fancy.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Surface(Polytrack) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (V only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Gina Mangan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Camilla Poulton | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Far too free when stepped up in trip and beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark here last time. Usually held up and effective over 6-8f; a bounce back is needed off a falling mark.
Has won eight races from 6f to 1m including 5 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Finished 3l behind Union Island when sixth of 8 at 125-1 on her latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
Far too free when stepped up in trip and beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark here last time. Usually held up and effective over 6-8f; a bounce back is needed off a falling mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 61 | 8 | 8 | 13.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 43 | 5 | 6 | 11.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 28 | 5 | 5 | 17.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 35 | 3 | 5 | 8.6% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 26 | 3 | 3 | 11.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 28 | 3 | 2 | 10.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 37 | 7 | 6 | 18.9% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 37 | 5 | 2 | 13.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J & S Best | 30 | 3 | 6 | 10% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when winning a classified race here by a neck last time. Effective over 5-7f, unexposed at 7f and could be well treated now returning to handicap company.
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f including 4 wins on the all-weather (3 PO). A winner at 4-1 over this course and distance on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Woodrafff by a neck.
Ran to form when winning a classified race here by a neck last time. Effective over 5-7f, unexposed at 7f and could be well treated now returning to handicap company.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 36 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 23 | 4 | 4 | 17.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 4 | 4 | 22.2% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 9 | 4 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 32 | 6 | 9 | 18.8% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Joe Leavy | 12 | 4 | 4 | 33.3% |
| T | H J Evans | 36 | 6 | 9 | 16.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when beaten 3l in a classified race here last time despite a wide draw. Effective over 7f on the all-weather but unreliable.
Yet to place in 12 starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Mintana when sixth of 11 at 40-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Ran to form when beaten 3l in a classified race here last time despite a wide draw. Effective over 7f on the all-weather but unreliable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Flat (AW) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Surface(Polytrack) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Kavanagh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Rachel & Bridger | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never involved when beaten 7l in a classified race at Wolverhampton last time. Effective over 6/7f but looks regressive.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f including a win on polytrack. Beaten 7l behind Oldbury Lad at 50-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f earlier this month.
Never involved when beaten 7l in a classified race at Wolverhampton last time. Effective over 6/7f but looks regressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 44 | 3 | 12 | 6.8% | |
| Flat (AW) | 24 | 1 | 7 | 4.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 31 | 2 | 8 | 6.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 1 | 7 | 4.6% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 18 | 1 | 6 | 5.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 21 | 1 | 6 | 4.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Laura Coughlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Wingrove | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
MINTANA gained her first success for a while in a classified event over C&D on her latest start. The return to handicap company is unlikely to stop her from going in again, especially in a contest where all of her rivals have plenty to prove on recent evidence. Mount Mogan finished second off this mark here over a mile in November and may prove to be the strongest threat. Fort Augustus heads the remainder.
Expert View Verdict
MINTANA proved her stamina for 7f with a C&D victory last time and looks well treated returned to handicaps so is fancied to follow up. Her previous runner up effort has been boosted since by the winner and she has won off higher than this in the past. Multiple C&D winner Mount Mogan has become frustrating recently but she's well treated on her narrow autumn defeat here so may prove the biggest challenge. Modest maiden Miraflores showed a bit more behind the selection over C&D last time and may follow the pair home at a respectable distance.
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Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 7f 1y | 1:21.17 |