LINCOLN/News: Hot ante-post favourite Adiemus now needs just four horses to drop out at the final declaration stage to get a run in the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster on Saturday.

Adiemus has completed a four-timer on Lingfield's Polytrack surface already this year, on Saturday landing the LittlewoodsBet Direct Winter Derby to earn a quote as short as 11 to 4 for the Lincoln.

The four-year-old will carry a 5lb penalty on Saturday, which puts him on 8st 1lb before any rise in the weights.

Paul Cole, who has won three of the last five Lincolns, will be "struggling" this time. He has three entries - last year's winner Nimello, Inspector General and The Judge - but is not too optimistic about his chances.