PERMIAN looks the value call in a wide-open renewal of the Investec Derby at Epsom.

Mark Johnston's colt might not be your orthodox contender for the world's most famous Flat race but there is no doubt he has plenty going for him.

The son of Teofilo won three times from six starts as a juvenile but looked to have his limitations exposed at the back end of the season and, after suffering defeat in a Bath handicap on his three-year-old debut, he hardly looked like a legitimate Derby hope.

Yet he has made giant strides forward since, with a narrow defeat to Cracksman at this track in April followed by a dominant win at Newmarket and victory in the Dante Stakes at York, which has long been considered Britain's best Derby trial.

Permian might not have the X-factor of some of his opponents but what he does have is bags of experience, which could prove crucial in this big field.

His Dante success just about sets the standard and while the likes of Cracksman, Cliffs Of Moher and Eminent could improve past him, Permian is a solid bet to place at least at double-figure odds. William Buick rides today's nap selection.

LAUGH ALOUD looks the one to be on in the Investec-sponsored Princess Elizabeth Stakes, with James Doyle taking the ride.

John Gosden's Godolphin-owned filly rounded off the last campaign with a Listed success at Newmarket and, after blowing away the cobwebs at Kempton, she dominated from the front at Goodwood a month ago.

Similarly positive tactics are likely to be effective around Epsom and, given she has only run eight times, it is not inconceivable more improvement will be forthcoming.

CUSTOM CUT can win the Investec Diomed Stakes at the fourth time of asking.

David O'Meara's stable stalwart ran for previous trainer George Kent in 2013 but has finished second and third in the last two renewals.

He returns in fine fettle after winning the Amethyst Stakes at Leopardstown and looks sure to be involved again under Daniel Tudhope.

The Investec Corporate Banking "Dash" will be fast and furious, which should bring out the best in previous winner DESERT LAW.

Paul Midgley's veteran sprinter charged home to win this fiercely-competitive handicap with a degree of ease a couple of years ago.

He spent much of last season in the wilderness but the upside is that his rating dropped and he is now only 5lb higher than when striking gold here in 2015.

The nine-year-old returns in good heart after bolting up on his seasonal reappearance at Musselburgh and he is expected to be there or thereabouts, granted luck in running for jockey Oisin Murphy.

Elsewhere, GLITTER GIRL is given another chance in the Edinburgh Gin's Fillies' Stakes at Musselburgh.

The William Haggas-trained filly was narrowly beaten in a Group Three and a Listed race at the end of last season but has not rediscovered that form so far this term.

She was not beaten all that far by the useful Dabyah on her return in the Fred Darling at Newbury, while an unfavourable draw contributed to her demise at Nottingham last time out.

Glitter Girl is certainly capable of better than that and this contest looks a suitable opportunity for her to show her true colours with Luke Morris on board.

Scottish trainer Keith Dalgleish can win the Edinburgh Gin's Edinburgh Cup for a second time with EURO NIGHTMARE as Graham Lee takes the reins.

The three-year-old won at the track a month ago and a 6lb rise might not be enough to stop her following up, with a step up in trip promising to help her raise her game.

SANTE gets the nod in the Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Fillies' Handicap at Doncaster, while Charlie Fellowes-trained filly KULLU is expected to continue her rise through the ranks with victory in Newcastle's British Masters At Close House Fillies' Handicap.