Eile heads to Tipp

JOHN QUEALLY is hoping Al Eile is over his hard race in the Northumberland Plate when he reverts to hurdles at Tipperary tomorrow.

The dual Aintree Hurdle winner was fourth to Juniper Girl in a stamina-sapping renewal of the ’Pitmen’s Derby’ at the Newcastle track three weeks ago.

He appears to have recovered from those exertions and has been given the go-ahead to run in the Kevin McManus Bookmakers Grimes Hurdle.