Motivator grabs Dante glory

Motivator underlined his Vodafone Derby claims with a stylish win in the totesport Dante Stakes at York today.

The Michael Bell-trained colt maintained his unbeaten record as he beat The Geezer in the 10-furlong Classic trial.

He was always travelling well and ran on strongly despite drifting slightly towards the stands rail.

Aidan O’Brien’s second-string Falstaff took third after making the early running.