THIS weekend sees the last of the big Kentucky Derby trials with the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn tonight. It is likely to provide the Kentucky Derby favourite if American Pharoah builds on his run from the Rebel Stakes where he strolled to a six and a quarter length win.

With May 2nd rapidly approaching and the first classic races at Newmarket and Churchill Downs on the horizon, as purely a racing fan, which race looks the most exciting?