Those closest to Envoi Allen pay tribute to their superstar horse
Darragh O'Keeffe, jockey: "Everything was grand and I was happy out there. He pulled up A1 and everything like that, but when we were trotting back [after the race] he collapsed. He was unbelievable and a special horse. He won numerous races and it just happened so fast."
Richard Thompson, Cheveley Park Stud: "We didn't see it but the vets okayed them all after the race and Darragh said he was pricking his ears after the race. He then went over as he was coming back onto the chute. He'd just retired but then in a minute or two he was gone.
"He was such a lovely little horse and it wasn't the ending we wanted. He's been an incredible servant and just wonderful over the years. It's such a sad way to go."
@PeterBu07453526@thechasinglife@RTEgaa What does a compromise look like specifically? Most counties need every single week they have and more to get a proper championship. Eating into that in any way just won't fly
@thechasinglife@RTEgaa But it was withdrawn because the obvious heavy defeat it would have made it pointless. So it's actually worse than a defeat you're right!
@NoseInFront Don't see an obvious horse to do him for toe either? The Turners winners historically have good record in following year Champion. I think he's fast enough