Derby ride excites Dettori

admits he is feeling good about his chances of winning Saturday's Investec on Hazapour.

The Italian heads to eyeing a third Derby triumph, having ridden home Authorized and in 2007 and 2015 respectively.


has been brought in by Dermot Weld to partner his Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial winner due to Pat Smullen's absence through illness and the 47-year-old galloped with him on .


After getting his first look at the three-year-old, the jockey is feeling good about his hopes of more glory.


Dettori told At The Races: “I came to ride Hazapour this morning for Mr Weld and it was nice to see Pat Smullen watching the work as well.


“It was pretty much a routine gallop. I didn't come to press any buttons, I just came to have a feel of the horse and get to know his character.


“I was very pleased with what I saw. He was a very willing partner and he won his Derby trial very well, so it's all go for Saturday.”

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