Saturday 28th March 2026
11:45
13:15
16:45
Flat
7
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 on 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!🔥
After racing, The Upbeat Beatles are bringing the magic of the Beatles to The Lincoln! Enjoy vintage outfits and all the greatest hits of the Beatles, perfect for fans of every age.
You’ll relive classics from Please Please Me to Abbey Road, all delivered with the energy and authenticity that make them one of the UK’s top Beatles tribute acts. Come sing, dance, and relive the magic of Beatlemania. This is a performance you won’t want to miss! 🎤
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 ⏳.
As the action gets underway at Doncaster Racecourse, for the first hour after gates open at 11.45am, we're offering:
50% off draught drinks, including: | Lager | Cider | Ale | Guinness | Soft Drinks
Your first pint at the Lincoln could be just £3.25!
£10 off any bottle of: House Wine | Prosecco | Champagne | Pimms Jugs
Arena Racing Company T&Cs Apply: **Up to 50% off drinks terms and conditions: Offer strictly available for 1 hour after the advertised gate opening time only. Offer only available for general attendance customers, including annual members and owners & trainers. Offer can be withdrawn upon the racecourse's discretion at any time. Please speak to a member of the team for further details where needed. Please drink responsibly.
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! 🏇✨
From how to find us to what you can bring along, click here to get answers to all your questions.
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.
