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Godwinson's trainer William Haggas previously won the Lincoln in 1992, 2007, 2010 and 2018 [PA Media] Godwinson won the Lincoln Handicap by a nose in a thrilling finish at Doncaster on the opening ...

Godwinson won the Lincoln Handicap by a nose in a thrilling finish at Doncaster on the opening day of the 2025 British flat racing season. Ridden by Cieren Fallon for trainer William Haggas ...

He was reeled in by George Boughey’s Oliver Show close home and just when that one looked to have done enough, Godwinson showed up. Fallon produced his mount right on the line to win by a nose ...

Godwinson won the Lincoln Handicap by a nose in a thrilling finish at Doncaster on the opening day of the 2025 British flat racing season. Ridden by Cieren Fallon for trainer William Haggas, Godwinson ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Godwinson pounced late to land the William Hill Lincoln in a blanket finish and give William Haggas a fifth success in the Doncaster race.