Envoi Allen's Death Marks Third at Cheltenham

0:00On March 13th, a third horse has died at this year's Cheltenham Festival. Envoy Allen, a 12-year-old veteran, collapsed on the way back to the stables after finishing 9th in the bootles Cheltenham Gold Cup chase. He was the oldest horse in the race, and Vets could not save him. This marched the third death in just four days. HMSC horse died on Wednesday and answered on Tuesday. The Jockey Club, which organizes the event, has been asked for comment but is not responded yet. Fans remember Envoy Allen as a true legend in the sport. He won three times at Cheltenham and claimed 10 grade 1 victories overall. His owners had planned for this to be his final race before retirement. Animal welfare groups are speaking out strongly. The league against cruel sports notes that 81 horses have died at the festival since 2000. They call for better priorities on horse welfare amid the ongoing concerns. With these tragedies fresh in mind, questions about safety and jump racing continue to grow as the festival wraps up.