qSaratoga Springs provided Aidan O'Brien with another guide to the strength of his Classic armoury when taking the Dante Stakes at York yesterday.

However, the Derby picture remained as confused as before with O'Brien and part-owner Michael Tabor declining to confirm any immediate plans for their team.

Saratoga Springs, King Of Kings, and Second Empire are all engaged in the Derby and the filly Cape Verdi - favourite for both the Derby and the Oaks - may be supplemented. Best prices available:

9-4 Cape Verdi; 9-2 Second Empire; 5 King Of Kings (all three with a run); 6 Saratoga Springs; 7 City Honours; 8 Gulland; 10 Haami; 14 Croco Rouge; 14 Greek Dance; 20 bar, including 25 Dr Fong and Border Arrow.