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Third horse dies at Cheltenham, in his last race

Envoi Allen, a 12-year-old racehorse with 10 Grade One wins, collapsed and died after finishing ninth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, marking the third death at the 2026 Festival.

  • Envoi Allen, a 12-year-old legendary racehorse, died after collapsing shortly following the Cheltenham Gold Cup, his final race before retirement.
  • Envoi Allen won 10 Grade 1 races and was a fan favorite known for his longevity, having competed in multiple Cheltenham Festivals.
  • Multiple horses died during the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, including Envoi Allen, which has raised urgent calls for improved racehorse welfare.
  • Racing officials and animal welfare organizations are investigating the deaths and emphasizing safety improvements in the sport.
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4 horses die at Cheltenham Festival as charity urges better safety and welfare measures

CHELTENHAM, England (AP) — The deaths of four horses at the Cheltenham Festival — including one after the prestigious Gold Cup — underline the need for the racing industry to

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A third horse died during this year's edition of the Cheltenham Festival, a traditional British tour event. The animal, the 12-year-old Veteran Sendi Allen, died and died after finishing at nine in the main test of the festival, the Boyles Cheltenham Gold Cup. Formula 1: GPs of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will be cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, says TV Carlos Alberto resigned?

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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