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Be part of one of the biggest days in the racing calendar at Doncaster Racecourse 🏇. Soak up the electric atmosphere, enjoy delicious food & drink 🍔🍻, and cheer home your favourites as the flat turf season kicks off in style 🎉.
The Lincoln Handicap is the curtain-raiser of the British Flat Turf season . Run over 1 mile, this fiercely competitive race always attracts a top-quality field and delivers drama from start to finish 🔥. It’s the perfect way to launch the season, and a race you simply can’t miss!
This raceday is one of the 162 Premier Racedays across British horseracing, showcasing the very best quality racing in the sport 🌹. Expect world-class action and unforgettable moments from the first race to the last 🙌.
With roots stretching back to 1849, the Lincoln Handicap is steeped in history. Originally run at Lincoln Racecourse, it moved to Doncaster in 1965, where it has since become the traditional season opener. From its early days as the Lincolnshire Handicap to today’s iconic Lincoln Handicap, this race has stood the test of time ⏳.
Why not upgrade your raceday with one of our hospitality packages? Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting clients, or just want to enjoy the day in style, we’ve got something for everyone. Enjoy fine dining, exclusive bars, and unbeatable views of the track; it’s the ultimate way to take in the Lincoln Handicap action 🥂🎩.
Don’t miss the 2026 Lincoln Handicap Meeting — the official start of the British Flat Racing Season. Secure your spot today and experience racing history in the making! 🏇✨
Children 17 and under go free* to the races when accompanied by an adult (*exclusions may apply). Children do not require a ticket in advance and a free ticket will be issued on the day.
Concessions discounts are only available on the day.
All bookings directly through our website and over the phone with our customer service team do not incur a fulfilment fee – the price you see, is the price you pay! Bookings through our official hospitality partner Seat Unique have a fulfilment / booking fee applied. All bookings are made in accordance with our terms and conditions of entry.
Access:Family lawn, Silver Patriarch bar, Silver Patriarch eateries and Silver Patriarch betting outlets
Features:Enables you to bring a picnic with one chair per person (no drinks), kids go free
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price
*Please note this ticket does NOT cover any post entertainment
Access:Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, grandstand public bars, grandstand eateries, main betting hall and outlets, food court
Features:Enables you to watch all of racing action
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price
Access:Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, grandstand public bars, grandstand eateries, main betting hall and outlets, food court
Features:Enables you to watch all of racing action
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price
Access:Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, public bars, eateries, betting hall and outlets, food court
Features:Includes your raceday programme and enables you to watch all of racing action
Dining:Includes one pint of lager, a glass of house wine or a soft drink and a traditional pie
*Please note this offer has limited availability
Access:County enclosure, all county public bars, all county public eateries and all county public betting outlets
Features:Access to the Champagne Lawn (weather dependant), access to the Old Weighing Room during the summer months, access to all grandstand areas, enables you to watch all of the racing action and any live entertainment
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price
Access:County enclosure, all county public bars, all county public eateries and all county public betting outlets
Features:Access to the Champagne Lawn (weather dependant), access to the Old Weighing Room during the summer months, access to all grandstand areas, enables you to watch all of the racing action and any live entertainment
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price
Access:Premier enclosure (3rd floor of the Eco Power Stand, all public bars, all public eateries and all public betting outlets
Features:Access for an exclusive number of people with the best views overlooking the finishing line and balcony viewing for racing, full access to county (including the Champagne Lawn) and grandstand areas
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price
