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One-time Classic hope lines up on Finals Day at Lingfield.
Richard Hannon has no qualms about putting Mums Tipple back up in trip for the the Bombardier All-Weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes.
The gelding flopped when tried over a mile in the 2000 Guineas last season, but he did not show his best form at all in 2020. However, he bounced back with victory over seven furlongs at Wolverhampton recently.
"Mums Tipple is in great form. I was very pleased with his last run – it was a smart performance – and he looks like he is going the right way," said Hannon.
"Finals Day will be the first time he has run over a mile since the Guineas. I am hoping it won't be an issue as he got the seven furlongs really well at Wolverhampton."
Of the opposition, Silver Quartz represents French trainer Francis Graffard after scoring at Chantilly four weeks ago, with compatriot Canagat joining him on the trip.
Among others in the mix are Roger Varian's Khuzaam and Documenting from Kevin Frost's stable.
Tate feels Shimmering Dawn's track record will stand her in good stead for the Ladbrokes All-Weather Fillies' And Mares' Championships Conditions Stakes.
The mare won over this seven furlongs in December to give the Newmarket trainer hope of a bold show.
"Shimmering Dawn has been a great servant to us over the winter, she loves the all-weather and she's a course-and-distance winner," he said.
"It looks like we've got (John and Thady) Gosden's to beat (Indie Angel) and David Loughnane's (Fizzy Feet) as well, although maybe that one wants a little bit less of a trip.
"She's pretty tactically able to do whatever, it's a small field and we've got a good jockey on board.
"We'll give it a good go, there's plenty of money on offer."
Fizzy Feet's owner Dave Lowe thinks his runner has every chance of seeing out the longer trip.
He said: "David (Loughnane) is pretty confident that Fizzy Feet will stay seven furlongs.
"He doesn't feel she has been stopping in her races and, if you are going to get seven furlongs anywhere, it will be Lingfield.
"Indie Angel is the horse to beat, but I am confident of a big run from Fizzy Feet as I think she could get an easy lead.
"If she can steal a march on the field, hopefully they will find it difficult to peg her back."
