Paul Townend

Paul Townend (born 15 September 1990) is an Irish jockey who competes in National Hunt racing. Townend comes from Midleton in County Cork and rides primarily for the stable of Irish trainer Willie Mullins. Townend has worked for Mullins since beginning his career as an apprentice flat racing jockey. He was Irish jump racing Champion Jockey for the 2010–11 season, the 2018–19 season and 2019-20 season.^[1]

In 2019 he gave Willie Mullins his first Cheltenham Gold Cup winner with Al Boum Photo, he repeated this success in 2020.^[2] Following the retirement of Ruby Walsh, Townend became the number one jockey to the Mullins yard.

Cheltenham Festival winners (12)

Cheltenham Gold Cup -(2) Al Boum Photo (2019, 2020)
Arkle Challenge Trophy -(1) Duc des Genievres (2019)
Champion Bumper - (1) Ferny Hollow (2020)
David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle -(1) Glens Melody (2015)
Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle -(1) Penhill (2017), Monkfish (2020)
Stayers' Hurdle -(1) Penhill (2018)
Triumph Hurdle -(1) Burning Victory (2020)
Centenary Novices' Handicap Chase - (1) Irish Cavalier (2015)
Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle - (1) What A Charm (2011)
County Handicap Hurdle - (2) Wicklow Brave (2015), Arctic Fire (2017)

Major wins

Ireland

Arkle Novice Chase - (2) Golden Silver (2009), Footpad (2018)
Dublin Chase - (1) Chacun Pour Soi (2020)
Champion Stayers Hurdle - (1) Quevega (2010)
Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle - (1) Champagne Fever (2013)
Christmas Hurdle - (1) Mourad (2010)
Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase - (3) Citizen Vic (2010), Boston Bob (2013), Faugheen (2020)
Future Champions Novice Hurdle - (3) Hurricane Fly (2008), Saturnas (2016), Appreciate It (2020)
Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle - (1) Outlander (2015)
Greenmount Park Novice Chase - (1) Bellshill (2016)
Hatton's Grace Hurdle - (1) Hurricane Fly (2010)
Fort Leney Novice Chase - (1) Monkfish (2020)
John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase - (1) Min (2019)
Herald Champion Novice Hurdle - (1) Blackstairmountain (2010)
Irish Champion Hurdle - (1) Hurricane Fly (2011)
Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle - (3) Marasonnien (2012), Killultagh Vic (2015), Next Destination (2018)
Mares Champion Hurdle -(5) Tarla (2010), Glens Melody (2013), Whiteout (2016), Benie Des Dieux (2018,2019)
Mares Novice Hurdle Championship Final - (2) Adriana Des Mottes (2014), Laurina (2018)
Morgiana Hurdle -(2) Faugheen (2017), Sharjah (2018)
Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase - (3) Golden Silver (2009), Twinlight (2014), Chacun Pour Soi (2020)
Punchestown Champion Chase -(2) Golden Silver (2010), Un de Sceaux (2019)
Punchestown Champion Hurdle -(1) Hurricane Fly (2010)
Racing Post Novice Chase - (3) Blackstairmountain (2011), Arvika Ligeonniere (2012), Footpad (2017)
Royal Bond Novice Hurdle -(3) Hurricane Fly (2008), Zaidpour (2010), Nichols Canyon (2014)
Ryanair Hurdle - (2) Hurricane Fly (2010), Unaccompanied (2011)
Slaney Novice Hurdle - (2) Mckinley (2015), Next Destination (2018)
Spring Juvenile Hurdle - (2) Unaccompanied (2011), Mr Adjudicator (2018)