Top Madam bounces back to form

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.

Noel O’Neill, representing owner-trainer Coffey, explained: “She disappointed us in Killarney, where she ran a bit flat.

“We freshened her up and she was a different mare today. She’s tough and she stays and will probably have a short break before going for the mares’ novice in Listowel.”