Strong opposition to Inca

Champion Hurdler Brave Inca will face a maximum of eight rivals in what looks a fascinating renewal of the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2007 - 13:46

Champion Hurdler Brave Inca will face a maximum of eight rivals in what looks a fascinating renewal of the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Colm Murphy’s charge proved in the Festival Hurdle on his last start when beating rising star Iktitaf that he is still going to be the one to beat come March.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: LeopardstownPlace: DetroitPlace: CheltenhamPlace: County MeathPlace: HattonPerson: Colm MurphyPerson: IktitafPerson: Macs JoyPerson: Jessica HarringtonPerson: HarringtonPerson: Hide The EvidencePerson: Hardy EustacePerson: Noel MeadePerson: HarchibaldPerson: Tom MullinsPerson: Eoin GriffithPerson: LounaosEvent: AIG Europe ChampionOrganisation: InternationalOrganisation: Brave Inca
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