Al Eile on comeback trail

Al Eile will go back into training shortly with a view to returning to action during the winter.

The talented dual purpose performer is again booked for trainer John Queally's stables in County Waterford after spending some time at his owner-breeder Michael Ryan's stud.

Queally admits he has not had the best of runs with the Alzao gelding over the last couple of seasons.

There is no doubting the 10-year-old's ability, however, and his 12 career victories include three Aintree Hurdles in 2005, 2007 and 2008.

"He's due in any day now, we'll start him back and hopefully get another year out of him," said Queally.

"We haven't been lucky with him the last two seasons.

"He's been back at the owner's stud. There's been no problems with him so we'll get him back going.

"He'll go for his usual targets, but that's a long way away at the moment."