Virus Tragedy
Daily Star|March 31, 2020
Owner loses bug battle
Melissa Jones
Virus Tragedy

Tributes were paid last night to a devoted racehorse owner who has died of suspected coronavirus.

Paul Townend, who had horses with several trainers and the Surrey Racing syndicate, passed away on Sunday after battling the COVID-19 bug.

Trainers Joe Tuite and Martin Keighley were among those who shared their memories of the horse racing fanatic, who was said to have especially liked Royal Ascot.

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