H M The Queen is sure to be delighted following the impressive victory of her Investec Derby contender, Carlton House in the totesport Dante Stakes at York this afternoon. Her Majesty’s last runner in the English Classic was 30 years ago with a horse called Church Parade who finished in fifth position.

Often considered the highest in class of the Investec Derby Trials, the race gives the clearest indication of the horse that will set off as favourite for the Investec Derby, which takes place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Saturday 4th June, 2011. Visit our brand new microsite www.theroadtothederby.co.uk and watch Carlton House win the totesport Dante now.

Ryan Moore, last year’s Investec Derby-winning jockey, rode Carlton House to a length and a half victory ahead of the Aidan O’Brien-trained Seville, making him the new 2/1 favourite for the ‘world’s greatest flat race’, the Investec Derby. John Warren, H M The Queen's racing manager, said: "That was better than I expected as I was slightly pessimistic. I loved the way he went through the gap as it shows he'd have no trouble with a course like Epsom where you might get trouble”.

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