Murphy ponders Inca options

Trainer Colm Murphy was left with the pleasing dilemma of whether to have another go at the Champion Hurdle or switch to fences with the gutsy Brave Inca as the Punchestown Festival drew to a close yesterday.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2005 - 11:41

Trainer Colm Murphy was left with the pleasing dilemma of whether to have another go at the Champion Hurdle or switch to fences with the gutsy Brave Inca as the Punchestown Festival drew to a close yesterday.

The seven-year-old lived up to his name as he ended a frustrating season by landing a famous victory in the Emo Oil Champion Hurdle.

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