Obituary: Bill Walsh
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Saddlebred world was saddened by the news of the passing of noted horseman Bill Walsh. He was best known for being the trainer for Bob Townsend of Townsend Industries, Inc. in Altoona, Iowa. Among his stars were the 1977 and ’78 Fine Harness World’s Grand Champion CH Melody’s Winged Sensation, as well as Rise And Shine, My Way, Gold Digger, Daneshall Commander, Denmark’s Devotion, Starheart’s Morning Mist, Anacacho Chapel Bells and King Dell, among others.
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