Henry de Bromhead’s 10-year-old proved the fire still very much burns brightly at Down Royal
Cheveley Park Stud director Richard Thompson is open to a potential second tilt at the King George VI Chase with Envoi Allen following his successful return to action at Down Royal on Saturday.
“He’s a 16-times winner, a nine-times Grade One winner and a three-times Cheltenham Festival winner – it’s unbelievable,” he said. Envoi Allen disappointed as a leading fancy for the 2022 King George, coming home a tailed off last of seven finishers in the hands of Rachael Blackmore. “There’s nothing I like better on a Boxing Day than going to the King George and last year was exciting with Allaho, who I thought for a few seconds might go and win .
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