Lincoln and Dubai World Cup Lead Sky Sports Racing’s Stellar Saturday
Filmogaz.com reports the British flat season kicks off with high-class action at Doncaster and a major international card at Meydan.
The domestic highlight is the William Hill Lincoln on Doncaster’s Town Moor. The meeting features a host of Group and Listed contests.
Doncaster highlights
William Hill Lincoln (3.32)
The Lincoln heads the Doncaster card with a 22-strong field. Prize money stands at £77,310.
Harry Eustace saddles La Botte. He was second in the Britannia in June and ran in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton.
William Haggas runs Eternal Force with Cieren Fallon booked. The pair won this race last year with Godwinson.
Karl Burke’s Botanical and Jack Channon’s Urban Lion hold solid each-way claims. Rogue Diplomat bids for a fifth straight win despite a 3lb rise.
Listed William Hill Doncaster Mile (2.57)
Five classy runners line up for the Doncaster Mile at 2.57pm. Docklands and Qirat are the headline pair.
Docklands won the Queen Anne and bypassed Dubai to run here. Trainer Harry Eustace aims the horse toward Hong Kong next month.
Qirat provided a 150-1 shock in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood last summer when used as a pacemaker. Colin Keane rides and the horse has a good fresh record.
Volterra finished ahead of Qirat in the 2024 Challenge Cup. Treble Tee and Excellent Believe complete the quintet.
Listed Cammidge Trophy Stakes (1.50)
Spycatcher returns as the reigning Cammidge winner. The Karl Burke-trained eight-year-old has nine career victories.
Montassib took this prize in 2024 before landing the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock. He remains a danger despite mixed recent form.
James’s Delight prefers cut in the ground. My Mate Alfie is an interesting first-time runner for David O’Meara.
Other Doncaster notes
- 1.20pm Brocklesby Stakes: Amo Racing fields Blixen Force and Ocean Club.
- 2.25pm Spring Mile Handicap: Sterling Knight, Carron and Desperate Dan feature.
- 4.05pm Maiden Stakes: William Haggas starts Super Crown. The colt cost 950,000gns and is a half-brother to Ottery.
Meydan showpieces
Dubai World Cup (4.45) and Forever Young
Japanese star Forever Young is a strong favourite for the Dubai World Cup. The Yoshito Yahagi-trained horse added the Saudi Cup on his latest start.
Forever Young has earned £22,969,220 in prize money. Ryusei Sakai keeps the ride for the 10-furlong trip.
British interest includes Meydaan, fresh from the Al Maktoum Classic, and Tumbarumba, ridden by James Doyle in Wathnan silks. Heart Of Honor represents the Osborne team.
Hit Show returns to defend last year’s title. Magnitude arrives having finished in the first three in each of his last six starts.
Coverage and build-up will focus on Lincoln and Dubai World Cup Lead Sky Sports Racing’s Stellar Saturday across multiple outlets.
Other Meydan features
- 2.20pm Al Quoz Sprint: Lazzat and Khaadem chase Group 1 honours.
- 3.35pm Dubai Turf: Ombudsman tops a strong field.
- 4.10pm Dubai Sheema Classic: Calandagan resumes after the Japan Cup and meets Ethical Diamond, trained by Willie Mullins.
