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
High-Rise (horse) moved up to take the lead a furlong from the finish and quickly went clear of the field. His jockey, Jason Weaver, eased the colt down in the closing stages as he recorded a three and a half length win. He was then moved up in class for the Group Three Lingfield Derby Trial. As its name suggests, this race is often an important indicator of Derby form, and had produced several winners of the Epsom race, including Kahyasi, trained by Luca Cumani ten years previously. Ridden by Frankie Dettori High-Rise took the lead two furlongs out and ran on