Paul Townend: Galopin Des Champs is a horse I’ll never forget
Source: Alamy Stock Photo Betway ambassador Paul Townend reflects on an unforgettable partnership with Galopin Des Champs following the retirement of the two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup hero. Although I can’t quite remember the first time I sat on Galopin at Willie’s, I can remember how gutted I was when we got beat on his first […]
Paul Townend: My preview of Friday & Saturday at Galway
The Betway Ambassador previews his rides on Friday and Saturday of the Galway Festival, kicking off with Ocastle Des Mottes in the Beginners Chase. Friday The first race for us on Friday is the Beginners Chase (17:30), and I ride Ocastle Des Mottes / , who is a horse with plenty of experience over fences […]
Paul Townend: Murcia headlines my Day 3 and 4 at Galway
The Betway Ambassador previews his rides on Day 3 and 4 of the Galway Festival, headlined by his ride on Murcia in the Galway Hurdle. Wednesday Just the one ride on Wednesday in the Galway Plate (18:40), but a great ride to have on Funiculi Funicula 9/2 , and he’s a horse I’ve always thought […]
Paul Townend: 4 really good rides at Punchestown Festival Day 1
The champion jockey and Betway ambassador previews his four rides on Tuesday at Punchestown, including Il Etait Temps in the Champion Chase. There are plenty of busy periods as a jockey throughout the season, but there aren’t many weeks as busy as the Punchestown Festival. There are 40 races over five days, with 12 Grade […]