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James Horton back with a bang at new base with fancied Lincoln contender

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Trainer James Horton is planning to make a high-profile return to the racing ranks on Saturday, when one of his first runners out of his new base in Newmarket is set to be a fancied contender for the Lincoln.

The former assistant to Sir Michael Stoute is hoping to put a troubled 18-month episode as private trainer to John Dance behind him, when he saddles the ex-Irish-trained Navagio at Doncaster on Saturday.

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Published on 17 March 2024inRacing Grapevine

Last updated 16:00, 17 March 2024

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