A horse died at Cheltenham racecourse following the Gold Cup race, marking the third equine fatality during this week's racing festival.

Envoi Allen collapsed on the walk back to the stables after competing in the race. The horse had been scheduled to retire following this week's competition at Cheltenham.

The incident represents the latest in a series of horse deaths during the prominent racing event. Two other horses had previously died during the festival, though details about those earlier fatalities were not immediately available.

Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious events in National Hunt racing, attracting top horses and jockey talent from across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Gold Cup is traditionally the festival's marquee race.

Horse welfare has become an increasingly scrutinized aspect of racing, with fatalities during major events drawing public attention to safety protocols and racing conditions.