Irish jockey Aidan Coleman was back in the saddle yesterday after insisting a “slap from a drunk” wouldn’t stop him going to work.

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Starcross Maid looks sent from above for Southwell punters, who are strongly advised to get behind the in-form mare in the Book Early And Make 2008 Pontin’s-tastic Handicap on Tuesday.