Townsend

Along with the Gold Cup he's ridden ride of the season twice. That's why he's the best.

All about JP buying him just for this race

So weird watching a finish like that when they hardly use the whip any more in the U.K.

That's why he's the best.

how many red hot willie mullins favs does he get beat on every year ??

That was some ride.

Apr 10, 2023 -- 5:15PM, hulk23 wrote:

That's why he's the best.how many red hot willie mullins favs does he get beat on every year ??

Do you know?

not sure about the season - how about the last couple of days for "that's why he's the best"

Blood Destiny 8/11 BEAT
Hunters Yarn 6/5 BEAT
Parmenion 2/1 BEAT
Allegorie De Vassy 4/9 BEAT

And they would have won with Cobden, De Boinville, Hughes or any of the 'top' jockeys as they're called on here on board? Don't make me laugh. Miles ahead of them.

Pont Aval beat (i know you'd have been on if it won, don't worry ) ...

Apr 10, 2023 -- 5:51PM, hulk23 wrote:

Pont Aval beat (i know you'd have been on if it won, don't worry ) ...

So I your head that was a short priced favourite? Holy God. Even putting in 2/1 shots in that category is stretching it. Original point stands though.

Probably better today than in the Gold Cup. He was brilliant that day, but he was also on much the best horse.

From the first day I seen him win on The chip shop man in Sligo I knew he would be a jockey to follow.And so he is.His strike right just before Cheltenham was at 45%.It is 38%at moment.

Helps riding for Willie

t o w n e n d ...no ess !

There used be an amateur in Ireland riding for Mick O'Toole.  Mr R S Townend. Would Paul be his son?

No mrcombustible he is not , sadly the Townend you refer to passed away last week and Fairyhouse had a minute silence for him yesterday or Sat...