Paul Townend continuing fitness fight ahead of Punchestown Festival

Ireland’s champion jockey has been on the sidelines since the Fairyhouse Easter meeting when he sustained a foot injury in a fall from Egality Mans.
Paul Townend continuing fitness fight ahead of Punchestown Festival

Paul Townend

Wed, 21 Apr, 2021 - 22:08
Nick Robson

Paul Townend is having a special boot made in case he is deemed fit enough to ride at next week’s Punchestown Festival.

Ireland’s champion jockey has been on the sidelines since the Fairyhouse Easter meeting when he sustained a foot injury in a fall from Egality Mans.

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