William Buick riding Libertarian (right) win The Betfred Dante Stakes at York. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images

Libertarian caused a huge shock when staying on best of all to win the Betfred Dante Stakes at York.

All eight runners had something of a chance two furlongs out, but the unheralded Libertarian had been off the bridle for some time.

Sent off at 33 to 1, William Buick moved to the inside on Elaine Burkes colt and he powered home to beat Jim Bolgers Trading Leather, with Aidan OBriens Indian Chief, the 11 to 4 favourite, back in third.

Dashing Star took them along with Trading Leather not far behind, but two furlongs out Ghurair quickened into the lead and looked sure to play a part in the finish.

The previously unbeaten Windhoek threw down a challenge but the race had still to develop in earnest.

Joseph OBrien tried to find a way through on Indian Chief but he did not quicken up as impressively as the winner, who was well beaten behind Patrick Prendergasts Sugar Boy in the Sandown Classic Trial.

To his credit, Trading Leather stayed on again, a length and a quarter away, and Bolger is likely to be the happiest behind the Burkes as his Dawn Approach was cut across the board for the Investec Derby on June 1st.

Karl Burke, the winning trainers husband and assistant, said: It is a great win for the yard and everyone connected with the horse.

Hes a proper horse and having not had many (Derby) horses, or Dante horses even, you are tilting at windmills at bit. We have always thought a lot of him.

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Libertarian stays on best to claim shock win in Dante Stakes