Hopes high for Best Alibi

CONNECTIONS of Irish Derby third Best Alibi expect him to regain the winning thread in today’s Group Two Skybet York Stakes.

Hopes high for Best Alibi
Sat, 29 Jul, 2006 - 01:00
Victoria Parker

The son of King’s Best drops in both class and distance after finishing five lengths behind Dylan Thomas at the Curragh last time.

Best Alibi was also sixth behind Sir Percy at Epsom and Bruce Raymond, racing manager to owners Gainsborough Stud, believes he can get a win on the board back over 10 furlongs.

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