Donal Coffey’s mare Top Madam (9/4 favourite) bounced back to winning form when landing the Marin Reilly BMW Dealer Novice Hurdle at Sligo last night, staying on stoutly from the second last to beat market rival Dara Tango by a length.

Look back through the years at the Irish names which have graced National Hunt’s Pantheon of greats and you’ll find no shortage of contenders.