Geraghty set to double up

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.

Paul Carberry continues on the easy list, following a fall from Beachcomber Bay in a novice chase at Fairyhouse on Saturday, but Noel Meade has found a more than adequate replacement in Geraghty for his Royal All Star in the Pat O’Hare Bookmakers’ Maiden Hurdle.

The selection produced his best effort so far when beaten a length by Private Ben at Down Royal last month. That’s ordinary form, but still appears to give Royal All Star a big edge in this very moderate event.