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Item firmly on the agenda for Derby challenge

By Racing TV

Last Updated: Thu 14 May 2026

Item advertised his Betfred Derby credentials in maintaining his unbeaten record in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York.

Arriving on the Knavesmire having won both outings as a juvenile, the Andrew Balding-trained son of Frankel was sent off at 11-2 for his seasonal reappearance in what is widely regarded as the preeminent trial for the Epsom Classic next month.

Ridden with supreme confidence by Colin Keane, the Juddmonte number one stuck with long-time leader Action on the far side while plenty of the pack splintered to the stands rail.

When asked to win his race inside the final furlong, Item quickened a smart two-and-three-quarter-lengths clear of Action, whose Aidan O’Brien-trained stablemate Christmas Day, the 11-4 favourite, was third.

The victory unearthed a second Classic contender for the owners in as many days after Legacy Link’s Musidora win 24 hours ago, with Item made 5-1 for the Derby by Coral.

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