Gordon Elliott opts to swerve Christmas festivals with Envoi Allen

The Cheveley Park Stud-owned six-year-old is instead set to head for Punchestown in mid-January

Envoi Allen cruises to victory in the Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse last month. Picture: PA

Gordon Elliott is looking forward to saddling several of his stable stars over the busy Christmas period — but Envoi Allen will not be one of them.

The Cheveley Park Stud-owned six-year-old is arguably the most exciting National Hunt horse in training, having won each of his 10 starts to date, most recently producing a foot-perfect display in the Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse.