Mr Lincoln

There is one thread of consistency worth noting. When the track stretches out to between a mile and a furlong and a mile and two furlongs — his sweet spot — Mr Lincoln performs noticeably better, winning 1 of his 6 races at that distance, a 17 percent win rate that stands out against his overall record. Gary Carroll, his most frequent rider, has partnered him seven times and found the winner once, also above the horse's career average. Trainer Iain Jardine at Carrutherstown has sent 57 winners out of the yard this season, so the stable is performing well overall, even if Mr Lincoln remains one of its harder nuts to crack. At the higher Class 4 level, the 6-year-old has drawn a blank from three attempts, suggesting his real opportunities lie at less demanding grades. He is a reliable runner — ten places from 26 races means he finishes in the money more often than he wins — but he is very much a horse designed to pay his way rather than light up the form book.