Asterion Forlonge and Envoi Allen set for Sunday showdown at Punchestown
Envoi Allen v Asterion Forlonge – the showdown is officially on after Willie Mullins revealed his Grade 1-winning hurdler would definitely take on the unbeaten superstar at Punchestown on Sunday.
Asterion Forlonge, who has an official rating of 154 over hurdles, will receive 11lb from Gordon Elliott's ace in the Grade 3 Sky Bet Killiney Novice Chase and Envoi Allen's jockey Jack Kennedy admitted the brilliant Ballymore winner will face by far his biggest test over fences.
It is a test he expects him to pass, however. Kennedy said: "We're giving 11lb to Asterion Forlonge and the ground will probably be heavy, which isn't ideal, but I think Envoi Allen is a far better horse.
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