Callan picks up Plate ride
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28 June 2007 /
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Leading fancy for Saturday's two mile Northumberland Plate, Aile Eile, will now be partnered by Neil Callan following a late switch of jockey plans.
Fran Berry, who had originally been booked to take the mount on the seven-year-old, will be required to ride at the Curragh, which has forced trainer John Queally to make alternative arrangements.
Twice a winner of the Grade 2 Aintree Hurdle, Aile Eile - thus far best known for his exploits over jumps - is reverting to the flat in an attempt to nab one of Europe's richest staying handicaps.
"It looks at this stage as if there'll be a good deal of ease, which will be a big benefit to him. Fran Berry has commitments at the Curragh so we've booked Neil Callan and he'll sit on him for the first time on Saturday," said Queally.
Prior to the suspension of the Befair market, Aile Eile was second best in the Betfair ante-post betting at around 8, just behind market leader Nosferato.
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