Queally looks to Newcastle with Eile

JOHN QUEALLY is to save Al Eile for the John Smith’s Northumberland Plate after ruling the smart hurdler out of a race at Leopardstown tomorrow.

The prospect of firm ground has persuaded the County Waterford trainer not to risk the seven-year-old in the Seamus & Rosemary McGrath Savel Beg Stakes.

“Everything’s OK with him but the ground will be firm up there plus the fact Fran Berry, who rides him on the Flat, is suspended as well,” said Queally.