Brave Inca can pass AIG test

THE AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown tomorrow has attracted what can only be described as an extraordinary line-up.

Sat, 27 Jan, 2007 - 00:00
Pat Keane

It brings together eight cracking horses and they all have a life, which is quite amazing in a high-class Grade 1. Logic dictates, however, that whatever finishes in front of Brave Inca will win.

Colm Murphy’s powerful warrior came right back to his best on this track at Christmas when partnered for the first time by Ruby Walsh.

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<p>Michael Moloney, Chief Executive Galway Racecourse checks the going. Pic: Ray Ryan.</p>

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