THE DECLAN BOGUE INTERVIEW: Twenty-five years ago, Pete McGrath led Down to their fifth and his second All-Ireland title. A year of rifts and bridge building; of violence and sorrow, of one magnificent match, and of vindication.

PUNTERS who have no fear of trading at cramped odds won’t hesitate to row in with Royal All Star and Hume Castle, both ridden by Barry Geraghty, in the opening two races at Downpatrick this afternoon.