Hat-trick for Paul Townend on perfect comeback at Fairyhouse

Townend had been out of action since dislocating his shoulder in a fall at Listowel in September.

STATTLER gives Paul Townend a double when winning the Irish Injured Jockeys Beginners Steeplechase

Paul Townend enjoyed a dream first day back in the saddle at Fairyhouse when winning on all three of his mounts.

Blue Lord (8-11 favourite) and Stattler (5-4 favourite) won on their chasing debuts while Hi Ho Phoenix (7-4 favourite) won first time out over hurdles. All three were trained by Willie Mullins.