ENVOI ALEN’S IMPRESSIVE form continued when claiming another Grade 1 triumph today as he landed the feature at Naas, the Lawlor’s Of Naas Novice Hurdle.
The 1/4 favourite justified that tag with Davy Russell on board as trainer Gordon Elliott celebrated success after the 2m 4f trip. Elixir D’Ainay (8/1) was three-and-half lengths behind in second with Longhouse Poet (10/1) back in third.
The success maintains Envoi Allen’s great run of seven wins from as many races – four times in bumpers and now three victories over hurdles. The winner of the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham last year, he is now set for a return to the Cotswolds this March and has been cut as favourite for the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle.
A magnificent 7 for Envoi Allen ✈ as he wins the feature @NaasRacecourse
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) January 5, 2020
🏇 Age: 6
🏇 Trainer: Gordon Elliott
🏇 Jockey: Davy Russell
🏇 Races: 7
🥇 Wins: 7
🎇 Grade 1 victories: 3
⭐ Cheltenham Festival wins: 1
🏇 Rivals beaten: 76
🤔 Next stop? Probably Cheltenham pic.twitter.com/efTruQ5YUM
Afterwards trainer Elliott reacted to the victory and hinted that Cheltenham is next on the cards rather than competing at the Dublin Racing Festival in Leopardstown.
Gordon Elliott gives his verdict on Envoi Allen. Watch the full interview in our report on the race on https://t.co/A8az1MHRCF later today.
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) January 5, 2020
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