The big day draws near...

Derby day on Saturday but today we look ahead to the Oaks. In the big one at 4.05 Simply Perfect is a speculative choice. She did nothing wrong as a two-year-old and should have no problems with the ground. The trip is unknown territory, but generally juveniles that stay a mile get 12 furlongs as a three-year-old. Sixties Icon and Sir Percy are both better performers on a faster surface and so O'Brien should land the Coronation with one of his duo. We just prefer the chances of Scorpion, who appears to have the better form over this trip. Danny has gone to Ireland for his selection. He thinks the well bred Vista Hermosa can make a winning debut in the 6.50 contest.