Mintana

The overall career record — 6 wins and 15 places from 40 races — tells the story of a horse that earns its keep without necessarily setting the world alight. Mintana competes almost exclusively in Class 6 races, the entry-level tier of British racing, and has managed 6 wins from 33 races at that level, a win rate of around 18%, or roughly 1 in every 5 and a half attempts. That's respectable without being flashy, the kind of horse that keeps a yard ticking over.

What gives the profile a sharper edge right now is recent form. In the last six races, Mintana has shown a win, a second, and a fourth alongside some quieter efforts — a pattern that suggests a horse in decent nick rather than one struggling to find its feet. The most recent run was just yesterday, which means this is very much a horse in the thick of its season rather than one coasting towards a break.

The partnership with jockey Joe Leavy is worth noting. In 14 races together, Leavy has ridden Mintana to 4 wins — a win rate of 29%, or nearly 1 in every 3 rides. That's a significantly better return than Mintana achieves with other jockeys, and it suggests a genuine working relationship built up over time. When Evans saddles this horse and Leavy is in the irons, the combination has a real track record.

James Evans has sent out 8 winners from his Kinnersley yard this season, making Mintana a meaningful contributor to that tally. The last win came at Lingfield Park as recently as February 2026 — four months ago — so the horse's best venue hasn't been forgotten. If Lingfield comes up on the schedule again, it would be unwise to look past a horse that simply loves the place.