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”.

Wed, 22 Mar, 2006 - 00:00
Nick Robson

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.

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