{"id":42036,"date":"2025-03-29T08:55:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T08:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=42036"},"modified":"2025-03-29T08:56:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T08:56:22","slug":"2025-lincoln-handicap-trends-doncaster-horse-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/2025-lincoln-handicap-trends-doncaster-horse-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Lincoln Handicap Trends Point To Horses Aged 6 Or Younger, Carrying 9st 4lbs Or Less"},"content":{"rendered":"

As horse racing fans gear up for the start of the new flat turf season on Saturday – Andy Newton looks at the key 2025 Lincoln Handicap trends and stats – which can be used to whittle down the big field and help put history on your side.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can also see Andy Newton’s 1-2-3 ITV Racing Saturday picks and more trends<\/a> for all the main races.<\/p>\n

2024 Lincoln Hero Mr Professor Bidding To Become Only The Third ‘Back-to-Back’<\/em> Winner<\/strong><\/h2>\n

12 months ago, jockey David Egan steered home the Dominic Ffrench Davis-trained Mr Professor<\/strong> to land the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster and he could be back for more in 2025.<\/p>\n

The win was also big success for the best horse racing betting sites in the UK<\/a> as this 5 year-old returned a 33\/1 shot in the market – with the well-backed Irish-trained Chazzesmee out of the placings in fifth.<\/p>\n

However, Mr Professor failed to win another race that season – but in his defence was only seen three more times last term.<\/p>\n

He’s also since moved yards and is now housed with the Raphael E Freire team in Newmarket, but the Lincoln Handicap trends suggest he’s got it all to do to repeat last year’s win.<\/p>\n

Yes, he’s only rated 4lbs higher than his success 12 months ago but it’s the fact this ultra-competitive turf season opener hasn’t been a good race for repeat winners.<\/p>\n

The Last Repeat Lincoln Winner Was In The 1950’s<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Since the Lincoln was first run back in 1853, there have only been two ‘back-to-back’<\/em> winners of the race – with the most recent coming in 1957-58 with a horse called Babur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

While the only other horse to do the double in consecutive seasons was Ob<\/strong> in 1906 and 1907.<\/p>\n

WATCH: Mr Professor Winning The 2024 Lincoln Handicap<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Mr Professor claims Lincoln glory! \ud83d\udc51<\/p>\n

It's joy for David Egan and @Domffd<\/a> in the @WilliamHill<\/a> Lincoln Handicap at @DoncasterRaces<\/a>… pic.twitter.com\/bAao6Ia6Uz<\/a><\/p>\n

— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) March 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n