• Tony ‘The Bomber’ Bellew finished his career with 30 wins in 34 professional fights

• He is best known for his all-British rivalry with David Haye

• Bellew is now one of the best boxing pundits on Sky Sports Boxing

Now a household name in British boxing, Tony Bellew was one of the toughest fighters of his generation.

Anyone who enjoys betting on boxing knows all about Bellew’s heart and desire to succeed and the Liverpudlian climbed the boxing rankings – peaking with his WBC cruiserweight title.

How Much Is Tony Bellew Worth?

• Net Worth

• Wife

• Bellew vs Haye

• Everton

• Creed

• Height

• Weight

• Twitter

As well as boxing, Bellew is a passionate Everton supporter and he fulfilled a lifelong dream when he fought for the world title in front of a sold out Goodison Park.

Here, we discuss Tony Bellew net worth figures, as well as a broader look at his life in and out of the boxing ring.

*Credit for the main photo belongs to Frank Augstein / AP Photo*

FIRST PUBLISHED: 23rd February 2021

Now on the verge of extending his exemplary to career record to a perfect twelve from twelve, we profile the horse that is the current horse racing betting favourite for this year’s Marsh Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival 2021.

Humble Beginnings

Little did the attendees realise that on the opening day of the spring four-year-old season at Ballinaboola, Ireland, in February 2018, that the winner of the Arctic Tack Stud 4yo Maiden would go on to be a racing superstar.

Bought as a foal from France, the Walter Connors-owned gelding easily shrugged off the even-money favourite, Appreciate It, to score a resounding 10-lengths victory for trainer Colin Bowe and jockey Barry O’Neill.

Envoi Allen Career Record:

• 02.12.18 - Fairyhouse: Envoi Allen was a four lengths winner on his Rules debut. Confidently ridden by Jamie Codd, the four year old quickened up well to overhaul Port Stanley.
• 16.12.18 - Navan: Envoi Allen justified his 4-11 odds in some style by taking the Listed Future Champions Flat Race, beating the runner-up Midnight Run by almost five lengths.
• 02.02.19 - Leopardstown: Gordon Elliott’s five-year-old found plenty for pressure in the Matheson (C&G) I.N.H. Flat Race to hold Meticulous by a length and quarter with Embittered back in third.
• 13.03.19 - Cheltenham: Envoi Allen justified strong market support to win the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at odds of 2/1. He had too much left in the tank on the day for the fast-finishing Blue Sari.
• 02.11.19 - Down Royal: Envoi Allen led throughout in his debut race over flights by taking the Tayto Group Maiden Hurdle under Davy Russell. A winning margin of six and a half lengths was recorded over Front View in second.
• 01.12.19 - Fairyhouse: Envoi Allen maintained the perfect start to his career by beating his stablemate Abacadabras in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Sent off the 8-11 favourite, he pulled away to win by a length and a half in the end.
• 05.01.20 - Naas: Stepping up in trip to two and a half miles for the first time, Envoi Allen put in a stylish display in the Lawlor’s Of Naas Novice Hurdle. Three and a half lengths was the winning margin over Elixir D’ainay.
• 11.03.20 - Cheltenham: Envoi Allen showed us a supreme performance to land the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at The Festival. The 4-7 favourite quickened impressively to score by four and a quarter lengths from his stablemate Easywork.
• 30.10.20 - Down Royal: Envoi Allen produced a faultless round of jumping on his chasing debut at Down Royal, coming home victorious in the Advanced NI Scaffolding Beginners Chase.  Scoring by six lengths from January Jets, the six-year-old was never in any danger in the five-runner field.
• 29.11.20 - Fairyhouse: Another Flawless exhibition in the Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse saw Envoi Allen reach the unbeaten 10/10 milestone. An eight-and-a-half length success over Assemble saw his reputation scale even dizzier heights.
• 17.01.21 - Punchestown: Envoi Allen beat Joseph O’Brien’s Sempo by three lengths in the Grade 3 Killiney Novice Chase to make it 11 from 11 under rules and three from three over fences for the season.
• 18.03.21 - Cheltenham: Envoi Allen lines up in the Marsh Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and is an 8/11 chance in our online betting.

How Much Did Envoi Allen Cost?

Envoi Allen cost Cheveley Park £400,000 at the Tattersalls Ireland Cheltenham February Sale after winning his initial point-to-point at Ballinaboola.

Where Is Envoi Allen Trained?

Envoi Allen is trained by Gordon Elliott at his Cullentra House Stables in Longwood Co. Meath, Ireland.

Envoi Allen Prize Money:

As of February 2021, Envoi Allen has amassed a total of £342,067 in prize money and is a 164-rated Chaser. He is a 160-rated hurdler.

£73,854 goes to the winning horse in the Marsh Novices’ Chase so that balance may well be going up considerably in the near future.

Who Is Envoi Allen’s Jockey?

Jamie Codd rode Envoi Allen to victory in all four of his NH bumper wins before Davy Russell jumped onboard for all four of his hurdling successes.

When Davy Russell became unavailable due to injury, Jack Kennedy got the leg up and has ridden him to his three chase wins thus far.

It was expected that Russell would be back to ride Envoi Allen at The Festival 2021, but unfortunately for him he isn’t quite 100% fit yet so Kennedy will keep the ride.

When Is Envoi Allen Running Next?

Gordon Elliott has entered him in the Marsh Novices’ Chase at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival on March 18th.

Who Are Envoi Allen’s Chief Dangers In The Marsh Novices’ Chase?

A whole host of entries have been lodged for the race but several well-backed contenders such as Energumene and Monkish are likely to target other races so you should keep up to date with all the latest Cheltenham news before you make your decisions.

Can Envoi Allen Complete An Historic Festival Treble?

Yes is the short answer to that question.

Still unbeaten in 11 career runs – including the 2019 Champion Bumper and the 2020 Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle, Envoi Allen can make it win number 12 by taking the Marsh Novices’ Chase in 2021.

Envoi Allen Latest News:

“Envoi Allen is in good form,” Gordon Elliott told Sky Sports Racing.

“He’s a horse who’ll only ever do what he has to do, but he keeps winning and once he keeps doing that, I don’t mind.”

Could we see Envoi Allen match the great Altior record for consecutive wins? Only time will tell...

*Credit for the main photo belongs to Mark Humphrey / AP Photo*

FIRST PUBLISHED: 19th February 2021

• Snooker’s Welsh Open was established in 1992

• Mark Williams is the only Welsh player to win the competition, with two titles to his name

• John Higgins is the most successful player in Welsh Open history

The Welsh Open has been a popular event in snooker betting odds since 1992. Due to be played at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport in 2021, the Welsh Open has seen different champions in each of the last five years.

As that record shows, it’s a difficult competition to predict in snooker betting tips. Only three players have made the final more than three times since the first event back in the early nineties.

Many familiar names from the top of the snooker world rankings have enjoyed success at the Welsh Open.

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Stephen Hendry have reached the final five times apiece, with The Rocket winning four times to Hendry’s three. John Higgins is the only player to reach the final more than five times.

From the tournament’s formation to locations and winners, here’s all your need to know about the Welsh Open.

Welsh Open Snooker: History

Unlike the snooker World Championship, which was first played in 1927, the Welsh Open’s history might seem a bit underwhelming - though many of the best Welsh snooker players have competed in the event.

The competition arrived on the scene in 1992, replacing the Welsh Professional Championship. Its predecessor was only open to Welsh players.

Initially a ranking tournament held in February after the Masters, the Welsh Open was soon moved to January, replacing the Classic.

Back in 1996, a recently-turned-17 Paul Hunter became the youngest player ever to make a ranking semi-final when he qualified for the last four of the Welsh Open. Hunter went on to win the tournament two years later.

John Higgins, with five titles, is the most successful player in Welsh Open history. He’s just ahead of Ronnie O’Sullivan, who has both four titles and a couple of maximum breaks at the competition.

O’Sullivan made the first ever Welsh Open 147 back in 1999, and recorded the most famous of all in the 2014 final, clinching the match with a maximum against Ding Junhui.

Snooker Welsh Open: Location

The Welsh Open, just like the Welsh Professional Championship, was played at the Newport Centre. The first seven events took place in Newport, but the competition was then moved to the Cardiff International Arena for the 1999 edition.

For five years, the Welsh Open remained at the Cardiff International Arena. The 2004 tournament was held at the Welsh Institute for Sport. In 2005, the competition returned to the Newport Centre, where it remained through to 2014.

World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn announced in 2014 that the event was moving away from Newport again. In the search for a bigger location, the Welsh Open moved to the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff.

In a disrupted season, the Welsh Open has returned to Newport in 2021. Celtic Manor, most well-known as the venue of the 2010 Ryder Cup, is hosting the event for the first time.

Welsh Open Snooker: Prize Money

Fans might be debating a snooker shot clock, but the players are focused on the prize money. There’s a decent chunk of cash up for grabs at the 2021 Welsh Open – the total prize fund is just over £400,000, while the winner receives £70,000.

These are the same figures as the 2020 edition, though there’s a marked increase in the overall prize fund since 2019. The winner’s share increased to £70,000 from £60,000 back in 2017.

While that’s a healthy sum for the winner, it is less than half of the prize for winning the World Open.

The victor in the UK Championship final pockets £200,000, and losing semi-finalists at the World Championship land £100,000, almost 50% more than the Welsh Open winner.

Snooker Welsh Open: Winners List

• 1992 – Stephen Hendry

• 1993 – Ken Doherty

• 1994 – Steve Davis 

• 1995 – Steve Davis

• 1996 – Mark Williams

• 1997 – Stephen Hendry

• 1998 – Paul Hunter

• 1999 – Mark Williams 

• 2000 – John Higgins 

• 2001 – Ken Doherty 

• 2002 – Paul Hunter

• 2003 – Stephen Hendry

• 2004 – Ronnie O’Sullivan

• 2005 – Ronnie O’Sullivan

• 2006 – Stephen Lee

• 2007 – Neil Robertson

• 2008 – Mark Selby

• 2009 – Ali Carter

• 2010 – John Higgins

• 2011 – John Higgins 

• 2012 – Ding Junhui

• 2013 – Stephen Maguire

• 2014 – Ronnie O’Sullivan

• 2015 – John Higgins

• 2016 – Ronnie O’Sullivan

• 2017 – Stuart Bingham

• 2018 – John Higgins

• 2019 – Neil Robertson

• 2020 – Shaun Murphy

Welsh Open Snooker Betting Tips:

There were early snooker betting upsets at the 2021 Welsh Open. Mark Selby, among the pre-tournament favourites, fell to Jordan Brown in the last eight.

Five-time champion John Higgins was upset by Ali Carter in the last 32 and Judd Trump was stunned by Hossein Vafaei.

Welsh Open betting is a tricky business. Upsets are common, and the change of venue for 2021 has clearly been an issue for some of the sport’s biggest stars.

Ronnie O’Sullivan is always destined for considerable betting support, but The Rocket has only appeared in the final once in the last six years.

*Credit for the main photo belongs to Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo*