Envoi Allen delivers again for trainer Henry de Bromhead in Champion Chase at Down Royal

Jockey Darragh O’Keeffe (left) and trainer Henry De Bromhead after winning the Champion Chase on Envoi Allen. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Envoi Allen registered a record third win in the BetVictor Champion Chase at Down Royal.

The 11-year-old moved ahead of fellow dual winners Beef Or Salmon, Kauto Star and Road To Respect as he found generously for pressure to repel all challengers in the Grade One highlight.

Trained by Henry de Bromhead and ridden by Darragh O’Keeffe, Envoi Allen was sent off an 11-4 chance with Found A Fifty the 2-1 favourite in what appeared to be a tight contest.

Galway Plate winner Western Fold set out to make all and was joined by Affordale Fury before

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