IT IS probably the biggest racing weekend in the history of the sport with the Derby, Oaks and the Eclipse all being run within 24 hours of each other.

Add in the Lancashire Oaks, Old Newton Cup alongside the French Derby and Oaks and reputations can be made and blunted in equal measure.

The Investec Derby at Epsom looks a fascinating renewal this year with the mighty Aidan O’Brien having declared no fewer than six runners and stable jockey Ryan Moore opting for the ride on Mogul despite a hugely disappointing fourth in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot.