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Envoi Allen in 'top shape' as Elliott prepares unbeaten star for Drinmore

Envoi Allen: won his chasing debut at Down Royal last month
Envoi Allen: won his chasing debut at Down Royal last monthCredit: Patrick McCann

Gordon Elliott has a whopping 34 entries at Fairyhouse on Sunday but the most important of them all is undoubtedly the unbeaten Envoi Allen, who the trainer reports to be in 'top shape' ahead of the Grade 1 baroneracing.com Drinmore Novice Chase.

Envoi Allen made it nine from nine at Down Royal late last month when justifying odds of 1-14 in a beginners chase and is already 2-1 favourite for the Marsh Novices' Chase at Cheltenham.

The superstar six-year-old will face a maximum of six rivals on Sunday, as only two trainers are represented in the Drinmore. Elliott has four of the seven entries, while Joseph O'Brien has three.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 24 November 2020inNews

Last updated 19:41, 24 November 2020

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