Rely on Iktitaf

TONY McCoy, as expected, has been claimed to partner Clan Royal in the Becher Chase at Aintree and so misses the ride on Brave Inca in the Maplewood Developments Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown tomorrow.

Colm Murphy moved quickly to book Barry Geraghty, who will team up with the champion hurdler for the first time.

Brave Inca’s qualities have been well documented by now. He’s game, as tough as they come and loves nothing better than a good scrap.