P Townend
Jockey Profile & Form
Races 288
Wins
93
Places 167
Win % 32%
Races 873
Wins
196
Places 365
Win % 22%
Races 1241
Wins
299
Places 554
Win % 24%
Races 1761
Wins
410
Places 810
Win % 23%
Races 2220
Wins
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Places 1023
Win % 22%
P Townend Booked Rides
Entrant: 1
Form: 4174/54-
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on soft - heavy ground. Finished 10l behind Limerick Lace when fourth of 15 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 5f (soft) in January.
Age:7
Weight:11 7
Entrant: 4
Form: 305-
Placed in a NH flat race from three starts. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Ha D'Or when fifth of 17 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good - yielding) in January.
Age:6
Weight:10 13
Entrant: 7
Form: 000-
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Mighty Meggsie when 11th of 13 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (good) in August last year.
Age:5
Weight:10 13
Entrant: 8
Form: 623242-
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on soft ground. Beaten 15l by Copper Nation when second of 17 at 4-1 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Cork over 2m 3f (heavy) last month.
Age:8
Weight:10 13
Entrant: 9
Form: 00-
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Gjoumi when 16th of 18 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Gowran Park over 2m (heavy) in March.
Age:5
Weight:10 13
Entrant: 10
Form: 468P50-
Placed in a point-to-point from ten starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Imperial Ruler when 14th of 24 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m (good - yielding) last month.
Age:6
Weight:10 13
Entrant: 11
Form: 22/2F2-5
Placed in four hurdle races from six starts. Finished 13l behind Camprond when fifth of 24 at 10-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 3f (yielding) last month.
Age:5
Weight:10 13
Entrant: 12
Form: 36634-0
Placed in a NH flat race from seven starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Naughtinesse when 10th of 17 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m (good - yielding) earlier this month.
Age:6
Weight:10 13
Entrant: 13
Form: 504-
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 5-1fav behind Criquette when fourth of 10 on her latest outing in a point-to-point race at Borris House over 3m (soft) in December last year.
Age:5
Weight:10 13
Entrant: 14
Form: 8/3770-
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Chinx Of Light when 12th of 13 on her hurdling debut at Galway over 2m 5f (soft) in October last year.
Age:5
Weight:10 13
Entrant: 15
Form: 238P-U
Placed in two NH flat races from five starts. Unseated rider when 7-1fav at Fairyhouse Ptp over 3m (good) in a point-to-point race won by Lady Mendoza last month on her latest outing.
Age:7
Weight:10 13
Entrant: 16
Form: 45-
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Carrigmoorna Elm when fifth of 7 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Downpatrick over 2m 1f (good) in June last year.
Age:6
Weight:10 13
P Townend Previous Races
Beaufort Golf Club Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Hybery
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 28 lengthsSP: 18/1Weight: 10st 8lbs
Tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, 6th halfway, no extra after 3 out, mistake next, weakened and eased
Cronin Electrical Mares Maiden Hurdle
Tote Sliabh Luachra Hurdle
Horse: Shewearsitwell
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 2/7Weight: 10st 7lbs
Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway between horses to challenge 2 out, edged left and led last, kept on well run-in, comfortably
Donie Sheahan Memorial Irish EBF Mares Beginners Chase
Horse: Mi Lighthouse
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 6thBeaten by: 22 lengthsSP: 10/3Weight: 11st 7lbs
Towards rear, rear of mid-division after 3rd, moderate 5th after 4th, slightly hampered after 6th, 6th after 7th, no impression after 3 out, weakened and eased 2 out
Gerard O'Sullivan Memorial Novice Chase
Horse: Egality Mans
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 1/2 lengthSP: 2/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Led, jumped right at 3rd, headed at 10th, disputed 4 out, headed 3 out, no impression on leader before last, dropped to 3rd closing stages, no extra
Easyclean Tourist Attraction Mares Hurdle (Listed)
Horse: Heia
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 1 lengthSP: 3/1Weight: 11st 0lbs
Rear, not fluent in 11th at 5th, headway on outer after 4 out, improved to 3rd 2 out, ridden into 2nd closing stages, kept on, held
Freddie Doyle Memorial Novice Chase
Horse: Ganapathi
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 1/1Weight: 11st 6lbs
Prominent and disputed lead, led briefly 3 out, joined approaching straight and pushed along after 2 out, led narrowly last, soon ridden and kept on well closing stages
Poolcourt Rated Hurdle
Horse: Authorized Art
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 13lbs
Mid-division, closer halfway, good progress to lead 2 out, drew clear run-in, easily
Flooring Porter Parading At Kilbeggan Races Novice Hurdle
Horse: Hors Piste
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 1/10Weight: 11st 5lbs
Made all, travelled well and asserted before last where clear, kept on well, eased closing stages, very easily
Irish Farmers Journal Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Baby Zeus
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 4 1/4 lengthsSP: 10/11Weight: 11st 12lbs
Closeup Beaten Distance 1 Baby Zeus IRE tracked leader, 3rd before 5th, 2nd before 4 out, dropped to 3rd and no impression approaching straight, weakened in moderate 4th before last
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Nos Na Gaoithe
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: HeadSP: 5/4Weight: 11st 7lbs
Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway entering straight and close 2nd 2 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, just failed
Tote Always SP Or Better Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
Horse: Adamantly Chosen
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 3 lengthsSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 3lbs
Rear of mid-division, towards rear 3 out, headway into mid-division early straight and good progress to go 4th at last, no impression run-in
Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: Vauban
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 4/11Weight: 11st 0lbs
Tracked leader in 2nd, slow 1st, soon clear of remainder, travelled well after 2 out and smooth headway to lead before last, kept on well run-in, very easily
Coolmore Kew Gardens Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: Burning Victory
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 6 1/2 lengthsSP: 10/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
Chased leader, closer in 2nd before 5th, pushed along 2 out and dropped to 5th entering straight, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase (0-145)
Horse: Agusta Gold
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 15 lengthsSP: 9/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Prominent, led 4th, jumped right 6 out and next, headed after 3 out, no extra after 2 out, weakened
SalesSense International Novice Hurdle
Horse: El Fabiolo
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 8/13Weight: 11st 12lbs
Settled behind leaders early, closer in 3rd halfway, mistake 2 out, ridden into 2nd entering straight, led approaching last, kept on well to assert run-in
Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: State Man
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 11/10Weight: 11st 10lbs
Held up, rear halfway, 4th and slight mistake 3 out, travelled well to challenge on outer early straight, pushed out to lead before last, soon asserted, stayed on strongly to go clear run-in
Paddy Power Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: Echoes In Rain
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3 lengthsSP: 18/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
Held up in rear, progress on outer 2 out, 3rd entering straight, ridden into 2nd before last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace
Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase (Grade 2)
Horse: Dolcita
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 32 lengthsSP: 4/1Weight: 11st 2lbs
Held up in rear, no impression before 4 out, moderate 3rd 2 out, never a factor
EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase (Grade A)
Barberstown Castle Novice Chase (Grade 1)
Horse: Blue Lord
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 2/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along after 2 out and headway to lead narrowly last, ridden and kept on well run-in, held on
Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: Klassical Dream
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 11/10Weight: 11st 10lbs
Tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, headway travelling well early straight and led approaching last, soon asserted, ridden and kept on run-in
OMC Claims Handicap Chase (Grade A)
Horse: Royal Rendezvous
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 12/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Prominent, dropped to 7th on inner 3 out, headway into close 4th 2 out, soon ridden, disputed lead at last, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1)
Horse: Allaho
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 6/5Weight: 11st 10lbs
Made all, jumped left at 5th, jumped left at 7th and thereafter, clear travelling well 3 out, clear when not fluent at last, stayed on well run-in
Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: The Nice Guy
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 15/8Weight: 11st 10lbs
Tracked leaders, improved into 2nd travelling well 2 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well under pressure run-in
Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle
Horse: Ganapathi
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 5thBeaten by: 6 1/2 lengthsSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 10lbs
In touch in rear, headway into 5th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final
William Hill Champion Chase (Grade 1)
Horse: Energumene
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 4/7Weight: 11st 12lbs
Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd before 1st, 2nd at 4th, challenged leader at 7th, led narrowly 3 out, headed 2 out, soon ridden and led before last, asserted run-in, driven out
Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
Horse: Farout
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 17/2Weight: 11st 3lbs
Rear, 12th before 3 out, good headway before last, 4th last, ridden and ran on well in 3rd final 100 yards to 2nd close home, nearest at finish
Bective Stud Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: Sir Gerhard
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 6 1/2 lengthsSP: 4/7Weight: 11st 12lbs
Tracked leader, progress at 4th, bumped with rival after 4 out, 3rd before 3 out, switched left in 2nd after 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, no impression before last, weakened in 3rd final 150 yards
Howden Insurance Brokers Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed)
BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade A)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 11/2Weight: 11st 8lbs
Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd on inner entering straight, briefly short of room before 2 out where slight mistake, ridden and no impression before last, no extra run-in
Devenish Chase (Grade 2)
Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle (Grade 2)
Horse: Whiskey Sour
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 4thBeaten by: 14 lengthsSP: 7/2Weight: 11st 3lbs
Towards rear, 7th halfway, 5th entering straight, mistake 2 out, pushed along and soon no impression, moderate 4th when mistake last, no extra
Farmhouse Foods Novice Handicap Hurdle
Horse: Vadaly
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 5 1/2 lengthsSP: 5/1Weight: 11st 3lbs
Rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway, some headway on outer when mistake 2 out, soon no extra
BoyleSports Gold Cup Novice Chase (Grade 1)
Horse: Galopin Des Champs
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 2/11Weight: 11st 10lbs
Made all, 3 lengths lead travelling well 2 out, quickly went clear, not fluent last, kept on well, easily
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novice Hurdle Championship Final (Grade 1)
Horse: Brandy Love
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 5lbs
Held up in touch in mid-division, moderate 5th halfway, closer 3 out, travelling well in close 3rd when jumped left and pecked 2 out, pushed along and led before last, ridden clear run-in
RYBO Handicap Hurdle (Grade A)
Horse: Farout
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 14thBeaten by: NeckSP: 10/3Weight: 11st 3lbs
Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 5th approaching straight, ridden and no impression after 2 out, soon no extra
I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Grade B)
Horse: Tempo Chapter Two
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 10thBeaten by: 15 lengthsSP: 13/2Weight: 11st 6lbs
Towards rear, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra in straight, never a factor
Tramore Racecourse Directors Chase
Horse: Fighter Allen
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 10/11Weight: 11st 0lbs
Made all, 3 lengths clear 2 out, pushed along and went further clear before last, kept on well, readily
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle
Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Horse: Houlanbatordechais
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 8/1Weight: 11st 4lbs
Held up in rear, raced keenly, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened from over 2f out
Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race)
Horse: Burrows Saint
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: URSP: 33/1Weight: 11st 5lbs
Towards rear when unseated rider 15th (chair)
EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race)
Horse: Winter Fog
Trainer: Emmet Mullins
Finished: 11thBeaten by: 1/2 lengthSP: 9/2Weight: 11st 3lbs
Mid-division, ridden towards rear after 4 out, headway approaching 3 out, no impression when mistake 2 out, well behind and jumped right last
Randox Topham Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) (National Course)
Betway Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Horse: El Fabiolo
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: NeckSP: 4/1Weight: 11st 4lbs
Soon held up in touch in mid-division, not fluent 5th, headway when hampered 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, disputing lead when mistake last, strong challenge flat, held close home
Betway Bowl Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Horse: Kemboy
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 8 lengthsSP: 5/1Weight: 11st 7lbs
Jumped right, made most of the running, bumped 1st, not fluent 13th, mistake 15th, headed 3 out, 3rd and beaten before last, kept on
Tom Quinlan Electrical Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)
Horse: Ha D'or
Trainer: W P Mullins
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: NeckSP: 7/2Weight: 11st 4lbs
Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, jumped left 3 out and led entering straight, pushed along after 2 out and not fluent last, ridden and kept on run-in, headed close home