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
Rip Van Winkle (horse) Stakes, beat him in the last stride, ridden by Frankie Dettori, who won four out of his five races on the day at Ascot. Rip Van Winkle retired to Coolmore Stud in 2010. His progeny have included Dick Whittington, Bizzwinkle (New Zealand Cup), The Happy Prince (Renaissance Stakes), Higher Power (Northumberland Plate) and Creggs Pipes (Lanwades Stud Stakes). Rip Van Winkle (horse) Rip Van Winkle (foaled 2006 in Ireland) is an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse sired by the dual Derby winner Galileo. Like his sire, Rip Van Winkle was also trained by Aidan O'Brien. Winning his maiden at the first time