We go for a quick-fire Q&A with Gold Cup champ Paul Townend
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There’s no racing on in the UK or Ireland currently, so with time on our hands, Head of PR Nicola McGeady decided it was high-time we got to know our racing ambassador – and two-time Gold Cup winner – Paul Townend a little better.
Here’s what happened when the pair sat down for a Q&A.
Firstthing you will do after lockdown?
Play a round of golf and go for a drink.
Whatare you doing to keep occupied during the pandemic?
Gardening at the moment.
Haveyou taken up any new hobbies?
Gardening is my new hobbie. I am very upset that the golf courseis closed though.
Biggestrival in the weigh room
Rachael Blackmore at the moment especially during the title racelast season.
Jockeywho winds you up the most
Slippers Madden, closely followed by David Mullins.
Funniestjockey
None of them! They all think they are funny but they’re not!
Vainestjockey
Robbie Power thinks he is beautiful.
Favouritehorse
Al Boum Photo of course, and Hurricane Fly.
Favouritetrack
Leopardstown and Punchestown.
Favouritemoment
My first Gold Cup win.
If youweren’t a jockey what would you be?
Agardener!
FavouriteMovie
It was The Greatest Showman but Bohemian Rhapsody is my newnumber one.
Favouritefood
Crisps– any flavour!
Favouritesports star
Tiger Woods.
What doyou listen to in the car?
I listento any sports-related to podcasts and then the music depends on whatever mood Iam in.
Bestconcert you were ever at?
Coldplay or Eminem.
What’son the bucket list?
Travelthe world with Thailand and Bali on the top of my list.
Any phobias?
Rats.
Biggestinspiration
Myself!
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