Just champion: Silver Cup win makes it perfect day for Leeds fan Parkin

Eagles By Day and Danny Tudhope (left) winning The John Smith's Silver Cup Stakes from CommuniqueYork 18.7.2020Pic Dan Abraham-focusonracing.com

Eagles By Day bounces back under Danny Tudhope in the Silver Cup StakesCredit: Dan Abraham

Even a multi-millionaire like Steve Parkin cannot have had a better 24 hours than this.

Leeds United clinched promotion to the Premier League on Friday night and then one-time Derby hope Eagles By Day returned to form with a Group 3 victory; and within minutes his beloved team were confirmed champions after Stoke beat sole remaining challengers Brentford.

Leeds United 3-1 for top-half finish after promotion to the Premier League

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David CarrReporter

Published on 18 July 2020inReports

Last updated 08:59, 19 July 2020

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