Izzy Phillips: The Lincoln Handicap 2026
Izzy Phillips looks ahead to the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster, and why Botanical could be the one to outrun expectations.

It’s all about the trends in the Lincoln…until it’s not.
3:32 Doncaster
Selection: Botanical
The flat is back and it’s exciting to have the Lincoln upon us. Favourites have a terrible record in this race and in recent years the draw has started to favour those with a low draw. The obvious trend horse is Eternal Force, he’s currently not favourite, trained by William Haggas, a 4-year-old and carrying 9-4. But despite all that I like Botanical. He’s having his first start for Karl Burke, who has started the season well. With the few runners he’s had, he’s at a 40% strike rate. He’s been running in some classy races and could take advantage of being dropped back to a mile. I’m excited to see his first run for his new yard.
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