Fond tributes have been paid to a devoted racehorse owner and friend to many in the racing industry. Paul Townend, who had horses with several trainers and the syndicate Surrey Racing, died on Sunday after battling coronavirus.
Joe Tuite and Martin Keighley took to social media to share their memories of the horse racing fan, who was said to have especially enjoyed Royal Ascot.
He was the part-owner of horses at Tuite’s Lambourn stables, including Surrey Thunder, winner of the 2019 Grand Prix de Clairefontaine.
The four-year-old was purchased for 280,000gns last October and sent to Winx’s former trainer Chris Waller in Australia, who he made his debut for at Rosehill on Saturday. “It is with great sadness to write this note,” Tuite