Derby firmly in Madison’s sights

Paradise Madison’s ability remains fully intact and the Derby is now firmly in his sights.

That was the emphatic message from Saturday night’s final of the €20,000-to-the-winner townviewfoods.com Champion Stakes at Shelbourne Park, where he built on the promise of his semi-final display with a terrific victory for trainer Ollie Bray and owners Dave Buckley and Sean Meade.

Since smashing the 525 yards track record with a stunning 27.67 run at the end of last year, he has struggled to shake off a series of niggling injuries. But connections can now begin to dream of Derby glory once more.