Paul Townend's huge prize money in 2026 after Grand National and Cheltenham Festival wins

Paul Townend's huge prize money in 2026 after Grand National and Cheltenham Festival winsPaul Townend has enjoyed a remarkable season in the saddle, having won four of the biggest races in jump racing with estimated earnings of £385,000 for the Irish jockeyCommentsSportBrian Flanagan and Kieran King Senior Sports Writer10:20, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPaul Townend has had another season to remember(Image: Getty Images)Paul Townend treated himself to a brand new Porsche after winning the Grand National, the Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle for the first time in 2024 - and now it appears he could well afford a second one.‌Last Saturday's breathtaking Grand National triumph at Aintree aboard I Am Maximus saw the Cork jockey complete Jump Racing's Holy Trinity in the same season for the second time in his career. "I bought the Porsche because growing up I loved speed, I love racing cars," said Townend in an interview last September.‌"I'm very fortunate because I have been successful. I own my dream house. I decided when I won the Grand National and I won the Gold Cup, and the Champion Hurdle, I just said let's get it now while I can and enjoy it."‌READ MORE: Grand National meeting winner disqualified after jockey used whip 11 times in finishREAD MORE: Grand National punter bags just shy of £1MILLION after I Am Maximus wins Aintree raceHe has indeed swept all four of National Hunt racing's most prestigious prizes this season, with his Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle victories aboard Lossiemouth and Gaelic Warrior framed either side by a Queen Mother Champion Chase win on Il Etait Temps. With the £2.6 million Punchestown festival just around the corner, Townend looks set to savour his greatest ever campaign, but just how much has the 35-year-old earned for himself in 2025/26?We've crunched the numbers on Townend's dazzling year in the saddle and believe he is on track to surpass his earnings from the 2024/25 season, d...