THE Derby picture is no clearer even after the clear-cut success of Economics in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York. His participation in the Derby is still being debated by connections who will have to make their mind up next Monday. Godolphin’s Arabian Crown will miss the race and who knows whether City Of Troy will bounce back to his brilliant best.

The participation of Economics would certainly add some much-needed lustre to the race, but the data provides connections with a conundrum.