As the days become longer and the weather gets warmer, the calendar arrived at the end of March, a time of the year which is often highlighted by flat racing enthusiasts; the start of the turf season.

All eyes would be on Doncaster as the traditional curtain raiser took its usual place on the schedule with the much coveted Lincoln Handicap as its centre piece. The historic handicap over a mile is steeped in history and even today is still a race most trainers want to win. The Saturday spectacular would also include the Lincoln's consolation race, the Spring Mile, as well as listed race action with the Doncaster Mile and Cammidge Trophy. It would be the first glimpse of current and future stars on turf in 2025.

Sunday's meeting would lack in the quality compared to the previous day's, but a family oriented race meeting often attracts a large crowd and warm atmosphere. There would be plenty of fiercely contested handicaps as well as fascinating maiden events which would be a perfect start for the flat turf season ahead.