EPSOM (England), June 2: Frankie Dettori won the Epsom Derby at long last on Saturday on his 15th attempt, partnering 5-4 favourite Authorized to a sizzling five length triumph.

Dettori came through on the outside with 300 metres to go and came home unchallenged from 6-1 shot Eagle Mountain, the mount of Johnny Murtagh and one of eight runners for Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien.

Third place in the 17-strong field, two and a half lengths away, went to 9-1 chance Aqaleem, ridden by Richard Hills.

Authorized's victory ended a long Derby wait for Dettori, 36, dating back to 1992. He had won big races all round the world without ever collecting the Epsom classic.

He told BBC TV: “I have been under pressure in my life but never quite as much as this.”

He added: “The horse has a tremendous turn of foot. I gave him a couple of smacks for safety... he didn't deserve them really but what a tremendous horse.”

Results: 1. Authorized (ridden by Frankie Dettori) 5-4 favourite; 2. Eagle Mountain (Johnny Murtagh) 6-1; 3. Aqaleem (Richard Hills) 9-1. 17 ran.—Reuters