Cheltenham Gold Cup tragedy as horse dies after final race before retirement

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• Envoi Allen, the 12-year-old racehorse, collapsed and died after finishing ninth in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.
• The race was intended to be his final career start, as owners Cheveley Park Stud had announced his retirement following the event.
• This marked Envoi Allen's eighth appearance at the Cheltenham Festival.
• Throughout his career, he achieved an impressive 10 Grade One victories.
• He was initially trained by Gordon Elliott before moving to Henry de Bromhead.