Three-time Cheltenham Festival winner Envoi Allen tragically died shortly after the culmination of the 2026 Gold Cup after collapsing on his way back to the paddock after the race.
The 12-year-old won the 2019 Champion Bumper, the 2020 Novices’ Hurdle and the 2023 Ryanair Chase.
The Henry de Bromhead-trained horse finished the Gold Cup in ninth place after going off as a 33/1 shot but as he was being led off the course, he collapsed.
The green tent was put up and veterinarian professionals rushed to his aid but he could not be saved.
He is the third horse of the festival to pass away, with Hansard suffering an injury in the Arkle which forced him to be put down and HMS Seahorse dying following a bad fall on Wednesday.
