Weekend D-day for Eile hopes

John Queally fears he is losing a race against time to get Al Eile fit for the Cheltenham Festival.

Weekend D-day for Eile hopes
Thu, 08 Mar, 2007 - 09:58

John Queally fears he is losing a race against time to get Al Eile fit for the Cheltenham Festival.

Last year’s Champion Hurdle fourth faces a crucial workout on Saturday morning and his chances of making next week’s big meeting are described as 50-50.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: LeopardstownPlace: CheltenhamPlace: AintreePerson: EilePerson: John QueallyPerson: Al EileEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: 2005 Aintree HurdleEvent: Champion HurdleEvent: World HurdleOrganisation: Smurfit KappaOrganisation: Ladbrokes
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