Back Joe Mac in the Lincoln

Indeed, four-year-olds also have a fine record in the Lincoln, with six of the last eight renewals falling to a horse of that age. And he also has the advantage of a good racing weight, since he has just 8st 8lb to carry, plus a reasonable draw from stall 14.

As long as Our Joe Mac brings even a little bit of his inspiring home work to Doncaster tomorrow, Hanagan's loss could be to the vast gains of Tony Hamilton, who is a very able deputy rider on this 16-1 shot.

Rookie trainer Roger Varian can enjoy an early-season tonic in the opening race on the card if Eton Forever runs to form in the William Hill Spring Mile.

Varian has replaced Michael Jarvis at Kremlin House and will be looking to make a big impression on the first big day of the turf Flat season.

Connections have had to be patient with the four-year-old as he was only first seen on a track last April.

In what was admittedly a work in progress last season, the gelding still showed much promise in four outings.He has allegedly made great progress this winter and could be let in lightly off his current mark.