Haalick came out on top for the Roger Varian operation to win the 32Red Spring Cup Stakes at Lingfield.
In a rough race in which long-term leader Race Day veered markedly right deep inside the final furlong, a gap came at just the right time for Jack Mitchell's partner.
Sent off an 8-1 chance for the latest fast-track qualifier for All-Weather Championships Finals Day on Good Friday, Haalick eventually had a length and a quarter in hand over Tutu Nguru at the line.
Abe Lincoln, the 11-4 favourite, had absolutely no fortune whatsoever and finished out of the frame.