Paul Townend: Racing success with the Donnellys is always extra special

State Man and Paul Townend with connections after winning the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle. Picture: Healy Racing
The Lisgoold rider has struck up a great partnership with fellow Cork man Joe Donnelly and the pair won consecutive Gold Cups together with Al Boum Photo. While they failed to fire on this occasion in the Gold Cup the performance of State Man in the County Hurdle was certainly very impressive.
