Expresso out of Lincoln
The John Gosden-trained five-year-old was due to carry top weight in the traditional curtain-raiser but has been taken out of the race.
Gosden has, however, left in Doctor Crane.
As a result of Expresso Star’s defection, Chris Dwyer’s Mia’s Boy now heads the 76-strong list of possibles.
The ante-post favourite, William Haggas’ Penitent, has stood his ground – as has the Brian Meehan-trained Manassas, winner of last year’s Spring Mile, the Lincoln’s consolation race.
The field is limited to 22 runners, with Clive Cox’s Dunn’o currently occupying the final spot.
