‘Incredible’ Envoi Allen dies after collapsing following Cheltenham Gold Cup

James Given, the BHA's director of equine health and welfare, said Envoi Allen "almost certainly" died from a "very acute cardiovascular collapse".

Envoi Allen won 10 Grade Ones in total, having started out with Gordon Elliott before moving to Henry de Bromhead. Pic: David Davies for The Jockey Club/PA Wire

Envoi 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.