Henry Daly reports Mighty Man to be in fine form following his fantastic comeback from injury in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham a week ago.

Brave Inca will try and use his trademark battling qualities to justify favouritism and end a two-year losing stretch in the Toshiba Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

FORMER Champion Hurdle winner Brave Inca will head straight to the Morgiana Hurdle next month as the 10-year-old prepares to return from a 19-month absence.

Former Cheltenham Champion Hurdle winner Brave Inca will head straight to the Morgiana Hurdle next month as the 10-year-old prepares to return from a 19-month absence.

The 2007 Punchestown Festival gets underway today, with an eight-race card commencing at 2.15pm.