Authorized (horse) appeared at the time to be the best performance in any of the 2007 Trial races for the Epsom Derby and Authorized was made favourite for the race. Media attention ahead of the Derby focused on Frankie Dettori who, despite winning all the other British Classics at least twice each, had so far failed to win the Derby in 14 attempts. For the race itself, run at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 2 June 2007, Authorized was a clear favourite at odds of 5 to 4, and justified the odds by winning by five lengths in a fast time. Dropped back
2020 Epsom Derby five-time winning owner Aga Khan IV had 19 entries. Queen Elizabeth II entered 5 horses for the race. Further entry stages will take place in April and May 2020 and there are two wild card entries available, one for winning a conditions race in September 2019 and the other for winning the 2020 Blue Riband Trial Stakes. 2020 Epsom Derby The 2020 Epsom Derby will be the 241st annual running of the Derby horse race and will take place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 6 June 2020. The race will continue to be sponsored by Investec. The initial entry for