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
Papineau (horse) Well Dressed by one and a half lengths. In May, he was moved up in class for the Listed Prix de l'Avre at Longchamp Racecourse and started the 1/5 favourite against four opponents. Ridden by Soumillon, he raced in third place before taking the lead 100 metres out and won by a neck from Affirmative Action. On 1 June, Papineau started the 8/1 third favourite for the Group One Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly Racecourse in which he was ridden by Frankie Dettori. After taking the lead in the straight he weakened in the closing stages and finished fifth