Lincoln meeting Day 1- Saturday 30th March 2019

The surprisingly gorgeous weather resulted in a wonderful day at the races for the start of the season. Four of the winners were favourites and there were some very close finishes but also some easy wins like Auxerre in the 3:35. Unfortunately there was a faller in the Brocklesby, Anna Fallow, thoughts are with all the connections.

The third race had Hells Babe leading the race tracked by Gabrial, Red Starlight and Sharja Bridge. Circus Couture was held up but in touch with the rest of the field. Headway was made three furlongs out by Sharja Bridge with Circus Couture who was switched right. The leader Hells Babe only was questioned two furlongs out by Red Starlight as she began to lead but was quickly joined by Sharja Bridge who lay down a challenge. At the same time Gabrial was squashed and had to be switched, eventually managing to get a clear run alongside Remarkable. However Sharja Bridge kept on stronger than Red Starlight and managed to beat Red Starlight by 2 lengths. Gabrial kept on for third in the final furlong by 3 3/4 lengths with the rest of the field not too far behind.

The 3:35 the Unibet Lincoln had three non-runners due to a change in the going. The leader was Auxerre with Silver Quartz and Masham Star close up. The chasers were Raydiance, Humbert and Saltonstall. But due to the size of the field many horses ended being hampered in their running, switching for more room which included Beringer and Breden. When other horses were struggling Auxerre went well clear from early on avoiding getting boxed or stopped. In the final furlong more horses began to challenge including Kynren, Beringer, Ripp Org and Breden. Auxerre was chased by Kynren who towards the end did not have enough strength to challenge. Auxerre kept on unquestionably winning by 2 1/4 lengths. Second was Kynren and a dead heat for third between Beringer and Breden who were clear of fifth by a length. Perhaps if Beringer and Breden had clearer runs then maybe they would have been even closer. Auxerre undoubtably has a bright racing future due to his form and ease of win. Definitely one to watch this season.