Sydney mare Youngstar has retained favouritism for the Doomben Cup after the barrier draw for the Group One race.

Youngstar has drawn barrier 11 but will move in two stalls if the emergencies are not needed.

A winner of last year's Group One Queensland Oaks, Youngstar is one of five Chris Waller-trained runners in the weight-for-age race.

Two reserves and among the 18 acceptors declared for the $700,000 feature run over 2000m on Saturday.