Mark Tompkins saddled Bob's Return to win the St Leger in 1993 and is looking forward to running Great Voltigeur fourth Ted Spread in this year's Doncaster Classic.
The trainer feels any easing of the ground ahead of the Ladbrokes-sponsored showpiece on Town Moor will suit his Beat Hollow colt.
Tompkins said: "I'm pleased to hear the forecast but it has got to happen. If it rains, it will suit him. He is a big, tall horse and he was always going to be better at the end of this year and during next year.
"If it rains he has got a chance of being in the frame and Darryll Holland is very happy to ride him. I'm hopeful."
James Given purposely bypassed the Voltigeur at York with his star turn Dandino, and he does not believe the ground will be an issue.
"He didn't come down the hill very well at Goodwood but finished strongly and the ground was a little loose on top," said the trainer.
"Whatever we get at Doncaster, I don't think it will be a problem. I think we are going there with a good chance. Rewilding is the one to beat - he was very impressive at York - but we're there to give it a fight."
Rewilding will have the added assistance of a pacemaker with Mark Johnston's Corsica, owned by one of Godolphin supremo Sheikh Mohammed's sons, aiming to ensure a strong gallop.
Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford said: "Corsica has every right to be in the race on his own merit, but his primary function is as a pacemaker for Rewilding."
A total of 12 horses remained in the race at the latest entry stage with Arctic Cosmos and Theology a couple of other interesting contenders.
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