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Trainer De Bromhead has had a bumper week

Veteran Envoi Allen takes Champion Chase at Down Royal

Envoi Allen got the better of a late battle with Hewick to reclaim the Ladbrokes Champion Chase trophy at Down Royal.

Racing • 02 Nov 24

Gerri Colombe is a a general 5-1 shot for the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Gerri Colombe's stamina seals Down Royal success

Gerri Colombe galloped to a dogged success in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Racing • 11 Nov 23

Gerri Colombe is the second favourite behind Galopin Des Champs for the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Gerri Colombe faces three rivals at Down Royal

It is a definite case of quality over quantity for the rearranged Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Racing • 10 Nov 23

Gerri Colombe set to reappear in Down Royal feature

Gerri Colombe will lead a strong team for Gordon Elliott in Saturday's Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Racing • 31 Oct 23

Envoi Allen extended his unbeaten record at Down Royal to four races on Saturday

Envoi Allen to be targeted at King George

Henry de Bromhead expects the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase to be next on Envoi Allen's agenda following his return to winning ways at Down Royal on Saturday.

Racing • 08 Nov 22

Galvin filled the runner-up berth in last year's race

Elliott boasts strong hand in Ladbrokes Champion Chase

Gordon Elliott-trained runners dominate the market for the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal on Saturday, with the Cullentra handler bidding for a record-equalling fifth win in the race.

Racing • 04 Nov 22

Bryony Frost on Frodon pull clear to win the 2020 King George

Nicholls excited by his King George trio

Despite having won the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase 12 times already, champion trainer Paul Nicholls believes his three runners in this year's St Stephen's Day highlight give him one of his strongest teams yet.

Racing • 22 Dec 21

Frodon and Bryony Frost (c) held on to deny Galvin (r)

Frodon prevails in Down Royal thriller

Frodon held on to win a thrilling Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal under Bryony Frost.

Racing • 30 Oct 21

Updated Blackmore to ride Minella Indo at Down Royal

Gold Cup hero Minella Indo - with Rachael Blackmore on board rather than Jack Kennedy - will face King George winner Frodon and the improving Galvin in a fascinating Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Racing • 28 Oct 21

Presenting Percy is the second-favourite in the market behind stablemate Delta Work

Elliott to field five runners in feature at Down Royal

Presenting Percy is set to face eight rivals as he has his first run for trainer Gordon Elliott in the Grade One Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Racing • 29 Oct 20

Delta Work won two of his four starts last season

Elliott stars aligning for Down Royal feature

Stable companions Delta Work and Presenting Percy remain on course for a fascinating clash at Down Royal after featuring among 11 horses to stand their ground for the Ladbrokes Champion Chase.

Racing • 27 Oct 20

Fakir D'Oudairies is challenging Laurina for favouritism in the Racing Post Novice Chase

O'Brien and Elliott poised for a busy Christmas

While some are still dreaming of a white Christmas, Joseph O'Brien is hoping for a wet one as he puts the finishing touches on his exciting novice chaser Fakir D'Oudairies, while rival trainer Gordon Elliott has assembled a formidable team for the festive period.

Racing • 23 Dec 19

Ladbrokes Champion Chase