‘Incredible’ Envoi Allen dies after collapsing following Cheltenham Gold CupBy Adam Morgan, Press AssociationEnvoi Allen collapsed and died after finishing ninth in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. The 12-year-old was having the final start of his glittering career in the Cheltenham Festival highlight, with owners Cheveley Park Stud having confirmed he would retire following his run in the blue riband – his eighth appearance in all at the Festival. Envoi Allen won 10 Grade Ones in total, having started with Gordon Elliott before moving to Henry de Bromhead, most recently becoming the first horse to win Down Royal’s Champion Chase on three occasions. Cheveley Park Stud director Richard Thompson said: “We didn’t see it. “He’s been an incredible servant, wonderful over the years, and this is such a sad way to go.

Source: Irish Independent March 13, 2026 18:39 UTC