Brave Inca in top trim

COLM MURPHY has reported Brave Inca to have come out of his victory in the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle “exceptionally well”.

Ridden by Tony McCoy, the 7-4 favourite returned to one of the biggest cheers at the Cheltenham Festival after his game one-length success from Macs Joy.

The Co Wexford-based handler hinted that the eight-year-old may now be seen on a racecourse twice before the end of the season.