Bridget Andrews, Jonathan Burke and Keith Donoghue join the panel
Matt Hulmes and Andrew Thornton also answer the key questions
How far can Envoi Allen go over hurdles?
Bridget Andrews, jockey He really does look to be top class – a complete professional. He made no fuss in getting off the mark over hurdles and no doubt will be back at Cheltenham again in March.
Jonathan Burke, jockey He did everything you could ever ask as a bumper horse and he confirmed on Saturday that he’s a very promising jumper. I can certainly see him going all the way over hurdles.
Keith Donoghue, jockey He’s the real deal. I ride him out every day at home and the feel he gives me is something else. Everything he does oozes class. His walk, his trot, the way he looks. He screams class and the thing people might underestimate is his speed. He has serious gears.
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