JockeyRetained by Willie MullinsIE
Paul Townend
- Festival wins
- 42
- As of the 2026 Festival · Wikipedia
- In our records
- 12
- Wins in our result tables (2026 + championship races 2017–25)
- Gold Cups
- 5
- In our records: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2026
5 Gold Cup wins in our records: 2019 (Al Boum Photo), 2020 (Al Boum Photo), 2023 (Galopin Des Champs), 2024 (Galopin Des Champs), 2026 (Gaelic Warrior).
Stable jockey to Willie Mullins and leading Festival rider for five consecutive years (2022–2026). His 42 Festival winners include a record five Gold Cups: Al Boum Photo (2019, 2020), Galopin Des Champs (2023, 2024) and Gaelic Warrior (2026).
Source: Wikipedia · Sporting LifeFestival 2027
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