Deeply upsetting news from after the race. Envoi Allen – who was due to retire this afternoon as a three-time Cheltenham winner for Henry de Bromhead – collapsed walking back to the paddock.

ITV Racing has confirmed that he was immediately attended by vets, but sadly passed away.

All thoughts, and deepest sympathy with his connections.

Such a popular winner at the Festival, Envoi Allen won the Ryanair Chase in 2023 with Rachael Blackmore aboard, and won 10 Grade 1s during his amazing career.

What an atrocious way to experience the aftermath of the Gold Cup.