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
2018 Epsom Derby on well and won by a length and a half. Dee Ex Bee took second place, half a length in front of Roaring Lion whilst Saxon Warrior stayed on well to deprive Hazapour of fourth place without ever looking likely to win. Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 2017: Early-season appearances in 2018 and trial races prior to running in the Derby: Group 1 / Grade I victories after running in the Derby: 2018 Epsom Derby The 2018 Epsom Derby was the 239th annual running of the Derby horse race and took place at Epsom Downs