PERMIAN gave the Investec Derby hopes of Cracksman a direct boost after running out the winner of the Betfred Dante Stakes at York.

After finding the John Gosden's charge - who was declared a non-runner on this occasion due to the ground - too strong at Epsom last month, the son of Teofilo took a giant step forward to back up his last-time-out listed win at Newmarket with a ready success.