McNamara brothers set for festive cheer

IT is not beyond the bounds of possibility that the McNamara brothers, Andrew and Robbie, will take Leopardstown by storm on Stephen’s Day.

McNamara brothers set for festive cheer
Thu, 24 Dec, 2009 - 00:00
Pat Keane
Pat Keane

Firstly, Andrew is fancied to guide Alaivan to success in the Grade 2 inforthenight.ie Novice Hurdle.

Formerly, a smart sort on the flat for John Oxx, Alaivan made a smashing start over jumps when scoring by 15 lengths from Leblon, a winner next time, at Gowran Park 15 days ago.

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