Mintana

What stands out is Mintana's affinity for Lingfield Park. Of 5 races at that track, 3 have ended in the winner's circle, a success rate of 60% that is genuinely exceptional. Most horses have a track where they seem to run well; Mintana has found its home. That last victory came on 12 February 2026, eight months ago, suggesting the horse has hit a lean spell recently — no wins in the last six races, though there are two top-3 finishes in that run to keep hope alive. The most recent race was just a day ago, which means Mintana is active and being regularly campaigned.

When Joe Leavy is in the saddle, the numbers improve markedly: 4 wins from 15 races together gives them a 27% win rate as a partnership, nearly double the horse's overall average. That kind of consistency suggests genuine understanding between jockey and horse. Mintana races primarily in Class 6, where it wins roughly 1 in every 5.5 races, and is trained by James Evans at Kinnersley in Worcestershire. With the horse still racing and Lingfield producing such strong results, a return to that track could be worth watching.