Danny Mullins aims to be back in the saddle in time for the Cheltenham Festival after damaging his kneecap in a fall at Newbury on Saturday.

The jump jockey, who enjoyed Grade One success on Footpad at Leopardstown just a week ago, was injured following a tumble from Dicosimo at the fourth flight in the prestigious Betfair Handicap Hurdle won by Agrapart.

Mullins was taken to hospital for a precautionary X-ray, which revealed he had a suspected fractured kneecap, before he flew back to Ireland.

He was reported to be feeling better on Sunday but will see a specialist on Monday.

"He's not as sore today as he was yesterday. They are worried there might be a little fracture on his kneecap so he's going to see a specialist on Monday," said his agent Ken Whelan.

"He's mobile. At the moment they reckon he could be back in three to four weeks maximum with a bit of rest. He will know more tomorrow.

"All being well he'll be back for Cheltenham."