Envoi Allen set for Cheltenham Gold Cup swansong

Henry de Bromhead's 11-year-old rolled back the years for the 17th victory of his career in the Champion Chase at Down Royal last month.
Envoi Allen set for Cheltenham Gold Cup swansong

Envoi Allen & Darragh O'Keeffe win the Grade 1 Betvictor Steeplechase. Pic: HEALY RACING

Envoi Allen will head straight to the Cheltenham Gold Cup for what will be his likely swansong in the spring.

Henry de Bromhead's 11-year-old rolled back the years for the 17th victory of his career in the Champion Chase at Down Royal last month and the decision has now been made to keep the three-time Festival winner fresh for one "last hurrah" in the blue riband at Prestbury Park.

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