Henry De Bromhead sends Envoi Allen to the Punchestown Gold Cup after showing signs of being back to his best at the Cheltenham festival last month, beating 1/1fav Shishkin by just under three lengths to claim victory in the Grade One Ryanair Chase over 2m 4f. Had previously finished seventh in the King George at Kempton but won the Champion Chase at Down Royal in November last year and now arrives here in good form, reminiscent of his novice days.
The nine-year-old will stay the trip but has to step up again in arguably better company with the likes of Bravemansgame and Galopin Des Champs being potent at this level.