PAUL Townend returned from injury on Saturday at Fairyhouse and it was like he had never been away as the four-time champion Jockey won on all three rides to record a treble on the card for himself and Willie Mullins.

Blue Lord (145) initiated a sparkling afternoon with a smooth all-the-way success in the opening beginners’ chase and, in the process, posted the fastest overall time of the day over fences.