Luck plays a role in any race, but it hasn’t exactly been a kind friend to Alaskan in recent times.

Dan Morton believes he has the goods to win a sought-after WA Derby and can’t wait for the 2400m Group 2 race at Ascot on April 13.

Dan and Ben Pearce will look to maintain a family link in Sunday’s Listed Tabtouch Pinjarra Cup (2300m).