15.35
HeavyWilliam Hill Lincoln (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £77310
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 2
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1
Form: /1509- CD
Last run: 127 days
W: 9st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (11) |
23rd Mar 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Ran four times last year and struggled on final three; however, he's run mighty races on his reappearances in each of the last two seasons, defying top weight in this contest 12 months ago (heavy); 4lb higher today; a major player if back to his best on this return to action; tongue-tie goes on. |
12/1 |
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18th 1 (11) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
Didn't have the ideal passage in this race last October (good to soft; back from break) but he showed what could be done when making up a lot of late ground to win the Lincoln at Doncaster in April (heavy); up 6lb to career-high mark in first handicap since (absent since a Group 3 in May) but this type of race suits him so well, he may yet do even better. |
8/1 |
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1 (17) |
21st Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
Has bagged a few notable handicaps at 1m/1m2f, including this year's Lincoln on heavy ground; comfortably held in Newmarket Group 3 subsequently; returns to an ideal type of race but current mark presents a demanding task. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 80/15- CD
Last run: 168 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (3) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Interrupted career but has a good strike rate, including high-profile handicap wins at Goodwood and twice at Doncaster including a year ago; first Group win came under canny front-running ride over C&D last month in Desmond Stakes (accounted for four of thesse rivals) on belated seasonal return; unlikely to get such a soft lead here but handles soft and could go well. |
11/2 |
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2 (4) |
7th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
2022 Lincoln winner, also won Goodwood's Coral Golden Mile on his first run in 2023; enhanced fine record when fresh with 1m handicap win at Doncaster last autumn after a break of almost six months; has usually been well held in Listed/Group events, but ran creditably when third in a 1m Group 3 at Saint-Cloud on his final start last season. |
4/1 |
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1st 1 (11) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Absent since beating only one rival here in March when bidding for a second success in the Lincoln; normally goes well fresh, so that was a disappointing reappearance effort; not sure what to expect. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 70410- CD
Last run: 175 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (4) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
The first of two Listed wins last year came over C&D; out of form this season until respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Sandown (1m) latest outing, when wearing first headgear (retained today); needs to build on that. |
12/1 |
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5th 1 (10) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
1m winner early in career but has shown best form at 1m1f/1m2f, notably with wins in the 2024 Cambridgeshire and Listed races last year; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; wears first-time headgear. |
20/1 |
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8th 1 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
Usually races prominently (didn't when trying 1m4f last time); a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; has started 2026 in downbeat fashion but today's ground could prompt something better, as his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; below-form favourite in this race two years ago but was denied a clear run; needs to be back in peak form to have any chance. |
12/1 |
11/1
Form: 46271- D
Last run: 160 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 19 (16) |
19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Capable in competitive races for the Coles, including on good to firm, but some rain would have helped and best efforts at 1m and 1m1f; left the Coles for 55,000gns in the autumn; best watched on debut for new yard. |
50/1 |
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2nd 4 (5) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
ducked left start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold 6f out, headway against near rail over 2f out, soon short of room, went second inside final furlong, kept on well |
4/1 |
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26th 18 (3) |
19th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Useful handicapper whose form includes fourth-place finishes in the 2023 Britannia over C&D and this year's Spring Cup; ran poorly last time but may rebound in reapplied blinkers, having performed well in both attempts in this headgear. |
33/1 |
11/1
Form: 01041- D
Last run: 154 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
14/1
Form: 14135-
Last run: 154 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (5) |
11th Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, towards rear |
20/1 |
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4th 6 (9) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
4yo with relatively few miles on the clock; better than ever when winning Listed race at Chelmsford (7f, AW) and ran just as well when close fourth in Group 3 at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) later in July; bit more is required in this higher grade but she's certainly going the right way. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 40310- D
Last run: 150 days
W: 9st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (2) |
27th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Without a win since 2023; plenty of competitive runs during his losing streak and getting back on slow ground won't inconvenience. |
14/1 |
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6th 3 (9) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
His last win was in 2023 but he's generally reliable and the form of his latest third at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) has been boosted by the runner-up since; this is his first attempt beyond 1m2f but he's on a dangerous mark and has been a strong finisher in most of his runs this season; respected. |
13/2 |
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3rd 4 (7) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
10yo who is without a win since September 2023; has posted some solid efforts this year, including when third of five at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) last month, and makes each-way appeal. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 11628- D
Last run: 186 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (9) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Five-time winner for Johnny Murtagh and clearly not the horse he once was, but showed that he is potentially at a winning level when a close third in a 1m handicap at Cork two weeks ago; this might be his trip now and he is certainly respected. |
8/1 |
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3rd 3 (9) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; went close for this yard at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); below best in four starts since then; has tumbled in the ratings but will make limited appeal until showing signs of a revival. |
25/1 |
100/30
Form: /112-1 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 6 (11) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won the Irish Lincolnshire in 2024; lightly-raced since but has run some sound races including when a 5l second at Navan last time; needs more. |
16/1 |
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15th 6 (11) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won the Irish Lincolnshire in 2024; lightly-raced since but has run some sound races including when a 5l second at Navan last time; needs more. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 02181- D
Last run: 238 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 15 (19) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Three-time winner, but no success since July 2023; below his best this season until a more encouraging run at Gowran last week. |
20/1 |
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6th 6 (3) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Three-time winner (including at this venue) but no success since July 2023; has been below his best in four outings this season; plenty to prove now. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 10357- D
Last run: 154 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 8 (11) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Strong 1m form on soft ground in 2024; well short of his best in two runs last year and he returns from 414 days off in a hot race. |
20/1 |
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9 (15) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Well beaten in the Lincoln in March on sole outing this term (1m, good to soft) but he was runner-up in two major handicaps (both 1m on soft) during a light campaign last season and yesterday's rain is a major positive for his claims; capable of a big performance. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 13606- D
Last run: 175 days
W: 8st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (10) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted. |
11/1 |
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4th 8 (10) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted. |
11/1 |
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5th 23 (11) |
27th Sep 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
8yo who has run well in this race previously and won two in a row on the other Newmarket course in July; however, he's finished no better than fifth across his last five outings and it's probably best to look elsewhere. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 51033- C
Last run: 168 days
W: 8st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (2) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won off 1lb higher at York (7f, good to soft) last July but she's 0-9 since and has form figures of 006707 this season; handles most ground but she needs a major revival back in a Class 4 event. |
8/1 |
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7th 3 (11) |
25th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
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24th 12 (2) |
19th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Strong traveller who has winning form over C&D; hit the front briefly inside the final 1f when close sixth of 19 to Villanova Queen in this race (round 1m) last year; operating a little below her best this season but her mark has edged back down as a result. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 24126- D
Last run: 135 days
W: 8st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (3) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Fresher than most, having raced just twice this term, runner-up on AW last time; attractively treated on peak form, which includes a success off 5lb higher in the 2024 Lincoln on soft ground. |
5/1 |
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2nd 2 (7) |
19th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
The most recent of his five wins came in the 2024 Lincoln on soft; left the impression his first start for 324 days was needed when sixth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) on his stable debut in May but this C&D winner has been off again since. |
12/1 |
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6th 2 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Has won on firm but best form on soft, as when winning the Lincoln (1m) in 2024; lightly raced with little return since but he was hampered on Newcastle AW last June; entitled to be rusty for new trainer on this first run since; missed a race earlier this month due to good to firm ground. |
14/1 |
50/1
Form: 4-5941 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Losing run goes back to C&D win in March 2024 but in good form on this track for his last yard, albeit he didn't help his mark by running well from out of the weights in July and he's now 4lb higher than for a defeat here the time before; likely to go well for new stable, even so. |
4/1 |
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3rd 14 (11) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Winless since 2024 (over C&D) but runner-up in 1m handicaps here on his last two starts; can't be dismissed despite being 3lb out of the handicap. |
10/1 |
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2nd 14 (4) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
He's 9lb lower than when third in this last year and he returned to form when going close over C&D early this month; has a modest strike-rate but he can be bang there if backing up that latest performance. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 245-41
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (8) |
18th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Two AW wins in December and he returned to winning ways at Chester (10.3f, good) in July; not so good at Windsor five weeks ago and likely vulnerable to younger rivals. |
14/1 |
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4th 5 (5) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Had gone badly off the boil but back in a Class 4 he came from behind to score narrowly at Chester (extended 1m2f); if he's turned a corner then likely to have some say off 3lb higher. |
13/2 |
50/1
Form: 5-1341 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
7th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won at Kempton (7f, AW) in February and has a lower turf mark; however, well beaten on his last two starts, most recently at Ascot, and this 9yo is now 0-23 on grass; others are preferred. |
16/1 |
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3 (12) |
25th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time winner on Kempton AW, most recently in February (below par there since); has form over C&D but the 9yo is 0-22 on turf and not the percentage call. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 32540-
Last run: 129 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (8) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Underwhelming for the majority of this campaign but he got back on track when third at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago; won on soft ground last September and he's a contender if backing up that latest effort. |
7/1 |
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3rd 4 (5) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Odds-on favourite when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; 2026 campaign has been disappointing, including when backed at Beverley 11 days ago; too well treated to discount. |
7/1 |
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5th 9 (4) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Run to form in just one of his five starts this year; fully effective at the track and rain would boost his chance; one to consider with a good claimer booked. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 88129-
Last run: 119 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (10) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Gained a first win since 2024 at Pontefract (1m) in August; backed it up with a good fifth of 17 in 1m2f Doncaster handicap eight days ago so he's a player in this grade. |
7/1 |
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5th 1 (3) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Acts on most ground; capitalised on a career-low mark with a comfortable success at Pontefract (1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; back up 5lb and he's yet to prove himself over this longer trip. |
12/1 |
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1st 1 (4) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner at up to 8.5f on good or slower; on the slide in three starts this season but this combination of a drop in grade and new headgear may prompt a resurgence; return to shorter is also a plus; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 12516- D
Last run: 140 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 15 (11) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
All four of his wins were on soft or heavy ground, three at Goodwood; runner-up on his only two visits here, including at this meeting (good to soft) last year and he's 1lb lower today; that was over 8.5f and his creditable fifth on reappearance ten weeks ago was in the 1m Lincoln at Doncaster, but he stays 1m2f; strong each-way claims. |
7/1 |
Non-runners
Awaal, Bass Player
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