Godolphin’s Epsom Derby contender Arabian Crown has been ruled out due to a setback.

Godolphin’s Epsom Derby contender Arabian Crown has been ruled out due to a setback.

Twelve have been confirmed for next Thursday’s Group 2 Dante Stakes, at York’s opening meeting of the season.

Arabian Crown posted an impressive performance to land the Group 2 bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown on Friday and was considerably shortened in the market for the Derby.

Arabian Crown posted an impressive performance to land the Group 2 bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown on Friday and was considerably shortened in the market for the Derby.