McNamara to ride as first jockey to O’Grady

ANDREW McNAMARA is to ride as first jockey to Edward O’Grady.

He was Michael Hourigan’s number one for the last two seasons, but has parted company with the Limerick handler to team up with O’Grady.

Speaking yesterday, McNamara reported: “Before Galway, I was asked by Edward O’Grady if I would consider going to him.