Inca lands Brave victory

Brave Inca denied Harchibald in a thrilling finish to the Emo Oil Champion Hurdle at Punchestown today.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2005 - 19:05

Brave Inca denied Harchibald in a thrilling finish to the Emo Oil Champion Hurdle at Punchestown today.

The seven-year-old made most of the running in the hands of Tony McCoy and outbattled the 4-6 favourite on the run to the line.

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