The Dante Stakes has long been considered the premier Derby trial in Britain, with a host of recent winners going on to claim the Epsom Classic, writes Phil Hayler.

Authorized, winner of the Dante last Thursday, certainly has all the hallmarks of a champion. After his ruthless destruction of a decent field at York, now trades at just a shade over even money for the Derby itself.

Trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam said: "He just has so much class and will improve for Epsom - I have no worries about that."

For Chapple-Hyam, this horse not only represents a shot at his second Derby, but a chance to repeat a spectacular renaissance following his dismal stint as a trainer in Hong Kong.

The horse's strong claims have been enhanced by the news that Frankie Dettori will be released from his retainer with Godolphin to ride the son of Montjeu.

The Derby is famously the prize which has eluded Dettori, but assuming the horse arrives at Epsom at the peak of his powers on June 2, he looks to have been presented with a golden opportunity to break his infamous Derby duck.

Chapple-Hyam will give his latest bulletin on Authorized's progress when a breakfast with the stars event is held at Epsom on Thursday.

An invited audience of annual members and the press are given the chance to see for themselves some of the leading Derby contenders work on the course before the big day.

Horses on display include current second favourite Salford Mill.

The Terry Mills pair Petara Bay and Kid Mambo will also be on show, while Michael Bell will be sending Regime down from Newmarket.

Ball will be hopeful of repeating the trick he pulled with Motivator, who worked at the 2005 event before going on to claim the Derby a matter of days later.