Envoi Allen is just Champion again at Down Royal

Envoi Allen was well in control jumping the last and he kept galloping to see off Affordale Fury by three and three-quarter lengths, adding to his 2022 and 2024 wins this race, as well as making it a 10th Grade One victory of his career.
ROYAL DOWN: Envoi Allen and Darragh O'Keeffe win the Betvictor Champion Steeplechase (Grade 1) for trainer Henry de Bromhead. Picture:  Healy Racing

ROYAL DOWN: Envoi Allen and Darragh O'Keeffe win the Betvictor Champion Steeplechase (Grade 1) for trainer Henry de Bromhead. Picture:  Healy Racing

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 - 15:11
Michael Graham, PA

Envoi Allen registered a record third win in the BetVictor Champion Chase at Down Royal.

The 11-year-old moved ahead of fellow dual winners Beef Or Salmon, Kauto Star and Road To Respect as he found generously for pressure to repel all challengers in the Grade One highlight.

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