Who is Paul Townend? How many winners has Paul Townend had?

Paul Townend is an Irish jockey who competes in National Hunt racing and rides primarily for the stable of Irish trainer Willie Mullins.

As of the 2022 Festival, Paul Townend has 23 Cheltenham winners to his name. In 2019, Paul Townend gave Willie Mullins his first Cheltenham Gold Cup winner with Al Boum Photo.

Some of Paul Townend’s significant horses are Al Boum Photo, Douvan, Hurricane Fly, Quevega, Penhill, Chacun Pour Soi, Monkfish, Appreciate It, Laurina, Duc Des Genievres, Glens Melody, Min, Nichols Canyon, Yorkhill, Killultagh Vic and Champagne Fever.

Paul Townend’s significant horses also include Thousand Stars, Boston Bob, Djakadam, Vautour, Arvika Ligeonniere, Blood Cotil, Mikael D’Haguenet, Blackstairmountain, What A Charm, Golden Silver, Unaccompanied, Wicklow Brave, Final Approach, Blazing Tempo, On His Own, Indian Pace, Arctic Fire, Cadmium, Gaillard Du Mesnil, and Energumene.

Paul Townend rode four winners at the same meeting for the fourth time in his career when taking the last four races at Cork on December 11, 2016.