# Lincoln Handicap 2027: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide

_The Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster, the big-field mile handicap that opens the British flat turf season: race date, recent winners, trends and raceday guide._

*Source: [https://stablebet.co.uk/racing-news/lincoln-handicap/](https://stablebet.co.uk/racing-news/lincoln-handicap/) · last updated 2026-10-09*

# Lincoln Handicap 2027

The **Lincoln Handicap** at Doncaster is the feature of the first Saturday of the British flat turf season: a big-field handicap over a mile, and traditionally the first leg of the "Spring Double" with the Grand National.

For **2027** the race is scheduled for **Saturday 3 April 2027**. The off time, the going and the declared runners are confirmed in race week, and this page adds the off time and going as they are published.

## At a glance

- **Course:** Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- **Grade:** Heritage Handicap
- **Distance:** 1m
- **Age:** 4yo+
- **First run:** 1853

Below: the 2027 details, the recent winners with the trends behind them, how to watch, and the day out. The [Doncaster course guide](/uk-racecourses/doncaster/) covers the track.

## 2027 race details

# 2027 race details

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **Race date** | Saturday 3 April 2027 |
| **Off time** | TBA |
| **Going** | TBA |
| **Field size** | TBA |
| **Distance** | 1m |
| **Grade** | Heritage Handicap |
| **Age** | 4yo+ |

Final declarations are made two days before the race, and the off time and going above update once they are published.

### Where the race fits

The Lincoln opens the turf flat season, and a week or so later the jumps season's biggest race, the [Grand National](/racing-news/grand-national/), completes the Spring Double. The draw and the early-season ground are the two things to weigh up first. Our [festivals and big races board](/festivals/) lists every big race coming up, soonest first.

On race morning the [AI race predictor](/ai-race-predictor/) publishes its ratings and fair prices for every British race, the Lincoln included.

## Recent winners and trends

# Recent winners and trends

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## The records

# The records

- **The Spring Double:** the Lincoln is the first leg, the Grand National the second.
- **Improving horses:** improving four- and five-year-olds from strong yards feature among recent winners, Addeybb, Haqeeqy and Godwinson among them.
- **Big prices win:** Mr Professor won in 2024 at 33/1.

## How to watch and where to bet

# How to watch and where to bet

The television listing and the off time are confirmed in race week, when the declarations are out. This page shows the off time above as soon as it is published.

The race is a big-field handicap, where the bookmakers' terms make a real difference:

- **Each-way places.** Some bookmakers pay extra places on big handicaps. Check how many places are on offer before you back anything each way; our [extra places guide](/bookmakers/each-way-extra-places-explained/) explains how they work.
- **Best odds guaranteed.** Prices move once the going is known. A BOG bookmaker pays the starting price if it is bigger than the price you took. See our [best BOG bookmakers](/bookmakers/best-bog-bookmakers/).

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## Raceday at Doncaster

# Raceday at Doncaster

Lincoln day is the grand opening of the flat season at Doncaster, with a family fun day on the Sunday. Book ahead and dress for an unsettled spring afternoon.

For getting there and the enclosures, read our [day out at Doncaster](/uk-racecourses/doncaster/doncaster-day-out-guide/) guide, and the [Doncaster betting guide](/uk-racecourses/doncaster/doncaster-betting-guide/) covers the course angles.

Results go on this page within 24 hours of the race, and the full card's results are on our [racing results](/racing-results/) page the same evening.

## Frequently asked questions

# Frequently asked questions

### When is the Lincoln Handicap 2027?

Saturday 3 April 2027 at Doncaster. The off time is confirmed in race week and shown in the race details above.

### What is the Spring Double?

Backing the winners of the Lincoln Handicap and the Grand National in a double. The Lincoln is the first leg.

### What distance is the Lincoln?

1m. It is a Heritage Handicap.