Permian Dante victory leads to Derby gamble on Cracksman

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>>Permian defied a high of 17.5 in running on his way to a 10-1 win in the Betfred Dante at York.

The winner held the challenge of 4-1 favourite Benbatl, who had touched 2.52, to score by three-quarters of a length.

Crystal Ocean, who had shortened to 4-1 as support came in through the week, drifted markedly and went off at 8-1 – with a Betfair SP of 10.5 – before finishing well into third.

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Published on 18 May 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:39, 18 May 2017

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