Fears of firmish ground failed to dampen Worthington Lincoln hopes today as 80 horses were confirmed for Saturday's #50,000-added handicap.
Many trainers have expressed fears that the going at Doncaster will be unsuitably fast for their big-race entries.
But the only horse quoted at shorter than 20-1 for the race by Ladbrokes not to declared at the noon deadline was Marcus Tregoning's 16-1 shot Albarahin.
Others among 24 withdrawals today were Brilliant Red and top-weight Tarry Flynn, in whose absence Bomb Alaska will top the handicap with the weights rising by 1lb.
Ante-post favourite Tayseer is safely among the top 24 guaranteed a run in the first leg of the "spring double".
Those who fail to make the safety limit when final declarations are made on Thursday are eligible for Friday's consolation Worthington Spring Mile over the same course and distance.
