The preview nights have started in earnest and it’s a case of counting down the days to Cheltenham, after so long ticking off the weeks.

Blazing Tempo was the star of a stunning 16.5-1 four-timer for trainer Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse.

CHAMPION jockey Paul Carberry experienced the highs and lows of his precarious profession at Fairyhouse yesterday, taking the riding honours with a double before being stood down, badly bruised, following a fall.