tracked leaders, 3rd, driven along straight, weakened over 2f out
in touch, 7th, ridden straight, weakened over 2f out
tracked leader to 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, 6th straight, effort on outside over 2f out, driven to chase leading pair over 1f out, stayed on one pace to hold 3rd place near finish
always in rear, 16th struggling straight, tailed off
dwelt, held up towards rear, 9th straight, smooth headway on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, shaken up, quicken right away inside final furlong, impressive
held up well in rear, 18th straight, headway from 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, drew clear of rest, no chance with impressive winner
led, kicked on 3f out, strongly pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, last, losing touch straight
tracked leaders, 4th straight, ridden to chase leader 3f out until 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong
mid-division, 10th, ridden straight, soon beaten
towards rear, 11th, struggling straight, soon behind
behind, 12th, struggling straight
towards rear, 14th straight, headway under pressure approaching 2f out, edged left, one pace from over 1f out
in touch, 5th straight, headway to challenge for 2nd 2f out, unable to quicken final furlong
in touch, 8th, weakening straight, tailed off
raced wide towards rear, driven along 3f out, stayed on from 2f out, never reached challenging position
Nonrunner
Frankie Dettori has a date with destiny, and he can finally capture the so-far elusive blue riband courtesy of Authorized, with Aqaleem and a legion of O'Brien challengers headed by Archipenko taken to chase him home. It is a fact that the Dante form pays to follow when looking for the Derby winner, and indeed two of the past three winners on the Knavesmire, North Light and Motivator, have followed up at Epsom. Taking the ground into consideration, Authorized sluiced through the conditions when landing last year's Racing Post Trophy, and handled the ground far better than the rest on his reappearance at York. Shortened up considerably for this after that emphatic success, he has the going in his favour today, is still on the upgrade, and as he is reckoned to be better than the 1992 winner Dr Devious by his trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam, everything looks in place for Frankie Dettori, at the age of 36, to finally claim his place in the Epsom hall of fame. In truth, Aidan O'Brien does not know which of his team has the best chance, so he has quite wisely decided to run no less than eight in the hope of causing an upset. On jockey bookings, Archipenko, winner of the Leopardstown Derby Trial that has produced the likes of Sinndar, High Chapparal and Galileo, has the best chance, with Mick Kinane booked, but you would not rule out one of the others, the up-and-coming Mahler perhaps, from reaching the frame. Of the home contingent, Lingfield Derby Trial winner Aqaleem looks best, and it must be remembered that he did finish ahead of Authorized at Newbury last term. From the stable that sent out Sir Percy 12-months ago, he is reported to have done a sparkling piece of work midweek, and if handling the ground can at least make a race of it. However, we fully expect a flying dismount from Frankie in the winner's enclosure.
Acapulco (IRE) 5-4fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, hung left under pressure inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Salford Mill (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Admiralofthefleet (USA) 7-2 (9-3) In touch, progress over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on strongly inside final furlong, won at Chester 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in May beating Desert Dew (8-12) by 2l, 6 ran.
Anton Chekhov (9-2) Led, battled back when headed 2f out, won at Longchamp 1m 3f Grp 2 in May beating Royal And Regal (9-2) by a hd, 5 ran.
Aqaleem 12-1 (8-12) Held up 5th, headway to chased leaders 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in May beating Hearthstead Maison (8-12) by 4l, 7 ran.
Archipenko (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Held up in 4th, 3rd straight, 2nd and headway 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 2 gf in May beating Yellowstone (9-1) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Authorized (IRE) 10-11fav (9-0) Held up in touch, smooth headway over 3f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, impressive, won at York 1m 2f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gs in May beating Raincoat (9-0) by 4l, 6 ran.
Eagle Mountain 14-1 (9-0) Raced stand's side, held up, headway and hung left over 1f out, stayed on well, not reach leaders, 5th of 24, 3l behind Cockney Rebel (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in May.
Kid Mambo (USA) 9-4jt-fav (8-12) Tracked leader over 3f, ridden to lead 3f out, hard ridden when wandered right over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Aqaleem (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in May.
Leander 7-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, niggled along 4f out, outpaced 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, switched left and ran on well to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Intiquilla (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Lucarno (USA) 11-4 (9-0) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on, comfortably, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May beating Supersonic Dave (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Mahler 4-5fav (9-5) Made all, strongly pressed approaching straight, ridden clear 2f out, stayed on well, easily, won at Gowran Park 1m 4f stk gf in May beating Ezima (8-9) by 5l, 5 ran.
Petara Bay (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind Regime (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Regime (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway on inside early straight, led over 1f out, driven and stayed on final furlong, won at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr beating Striving Storm (9-0) by 2l, 8 ran.
Salford Mill (IRE) 2-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, ran on well, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May beating Acapulco (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Soldier of Fortune (IRE) 4-9fav (9-2) Held up behind leaders, progressed to go 2nd over 1f out, soon ridden, sustained challenge inside final furlong to lead post, won at Chester 1m 4f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in May beating Arabian Gulf (8-12) by a shd, 4 ran.
Strategic Prince 8-1 (9-0) Switched to far side group after start, prominent, led that group over 1f out, soon headed, weakened close home, 8th of 24, 4 1/2l behind Cockney Rebel (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in May.
Yellowstone (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, 4th entering straight, soon driven along, headway over 1f out, 2nd and ran on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Archipenko (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 2 gf in May.
Arabian Gulf 13-2 (8-12) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, strong pressed throughout final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 4, shd behind Soldier Of Fortune (9-2) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Eastern Anthem (IRE) 3-10fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 3, 1 1/2l behind Halicarnassus (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
