Eile proves Champion for Queally and Murphy

There were joyous scenes in the winner’s enclosure after Al Eile’s victory in the Commhoist Logistics Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock, the highlight of a Timmy Murphy 98-1 four-timer.

Around 20 delighted Irishmen broke out in song to celebrate the victory of John Queally’s six-year-old and all being well it is all systems go for Newbury and the totesport Trophy on February 11.