Capulet captures Dee Stakes to strengthen O'Brien's Derby hand 

City Of Troy remains the stable's first string despite his disappointing run in the 2000 Guineas last weekend

DERBY CONTENDER: Capulet en route to winning the Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes at Chester. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA 

Capulet strengthened Aidan O'Brien's Derby hand with a front-running victory in the Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes at Chester.

The Ballydoyle handler will have plenty to choose from in a bid for a 10th victory in the premier Classic at Epsom on June 1, with City Of Troy seemingly still the stable's first string despite his disappointing run in the 2000 Guineas last weekend.