Bek defects from Derby, Percy plans remain fluid

FRENCH raider Darsi and the Aidan O'Brien trained Dylan Thomas are the 3/1 joint favourites with Cashmans for the Budweiser Irish Derby after Hala Bek was ruled out of the 12-furlong contest yesterday.

Bek defects from Derby, Percy plans remain fluid
Mon, 26 Jun, 2006 - 01:00
Robert Pratt

The son of Halling had been ante-post favourite for the Curragh Classic next Sunday after his close but unlucky fourth in the Vodafone Derby.

He looked like winning at Epsom until he dived right inside the final furlong, ruining his chance.

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