Did we see a superstar in the Derby? Racing Post experts' view

'He's the best horse in Britain and Ireland'

Without doubt. That’s how top-class horses win the Derby.
He travelled like a dream, quickened three furlongs out and went clear. Race over.

Let’s not forget that most Sir Michael Stoute-trained horses improve with age and Desert Crown has run only three times.

There is better to come from this lightly raced three-year-old who has the world at his feet.

He’s the best horse in Britain and Ireland and, if he stays sound and continues his upward progression, he should sweep all before him.
Graeme Rodway, tipster

Desert Crown dominates to provide Sir Michael Stoute with super sixth Derby win

'He'll take a lot of beating over middle-distances'

Yes. Desert Crown has looked hugely promising ever since his winning debut at Nottingham last year and he has now emphatically delivered on that promise.

He had looked the real deal in landing the Dante Stakes in a style that suggested there was plenty more to come.

Desert Crown: a dominant winner of the Derby at EpsomCredit: Edward Whitaker

And he confirmed that impression with a striking performance at Epsom, travelling like the best horse throughout and quickening clear in tremendous style.

Desert Crown will come on again and take a lot of beating over middle distances. Wouldn't it be fun to see him take on Baaeed over 1m2f in the Juddmonte International at York in August?
David Carr, reporter

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'The best Derby winner since Sea The Stars'

Yes we did. The scary thought is this was only his third start and more improvement is a near certainty.

He looked a superstar in the flesh at the Dante meeting, with some immaturity, but his Derby win took him to the next level. It was a most professional performance and the sight of Richard Kingscote taking a pull two and a half furlongs out was staggering.

He looks miles clear of the older generation and races like the King George, Juddmonte International and Arc are at his mercy. Dare I say it, he could be the best Derby winner since Sea The Stars.
Matt Rennie, reporter

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