Banker Bet Of the Day 11 July 2026
Abraham Lincoln (16:00 Newmarket — Boodles Superlative Stakes, Group 2, 7f)
A two-year-old Wootton Bassett colt owned by Coolmore and trained by Aidan O’Brien, who has won two of the last ten runnings of this race. Abraham Lincoln made an immediate impression on debut at the Curragh on 26 June, winning a 12-runner maiden by 1¾ lengths at 11/8 in comfortable style — quickening clear before idling in front, which is the hallmark of a horse with plenty more to offer.
Ryan Moore, who partnered him to that debut success, retains the ride. He steps up from 6f to 7f today which looks ideal given his pedigree — his dam is by Invincible Spirit and his half-brother won at 1m4f, so stamina is not going to be an issue. O’Brien has him entered in the Railway Stakes, Gimcrack, and National Stakes — this is a colt being trained for the very top.
The high draw advantage at Newmarket over 7f today suits stall 5, and good to firm ground is what he handled on debut.
Verdict: Back to win at 5/6 — high-class prospect, top connections, and this race is a stepping stone to bigger things.
