Brave Inca

[Unstable]

Need i say anymore?

All season people have been doubting him, saying he isnt at his best anymore and he has become slower in his 'old' age.

Today he again wasnt the FAV for the race (i mean its fine by me, i win more money). All these challengers have come and gone. Today it was Iktitaf, supposedly Noel Meade's number one champion hurdle contender. Iktitaf was made the odds on favourtie for the race and most people though he would be too good for Brave Inca.

Brave Inca didnt want to play the race by script, however and he did what he does best and thats try his heart out and fought on to win nicely in the end.

He showed today he didnt need Tony McCoy on his back to show his best form.

Brave Inca is the living, jumping version of Persian Punch......... we need more horses like this

[brockguy]

he got a big reception today,.. was on form.. brave is such a tough horse, but he has got bags and bags of class.... and he seemed to go very well for Ruby. The best ive seen him settle in years.. Carberry rode Iktitaf the way he would ride Harchi... Iktitaf is much more of a stayer than people realise.. sure he's won over 2m on the flat...

It'll be a brave man to go against Inca at cheltenham...

[Unstable]

I must admit, this was probably the sweetest id ever seen him travel, espeically on ground which isnt really to his liking, i dont think.

I think Iktitaf is just a bridle horse, like Harchi to be honest. I was at Punchestown bavk in April when he won and was very impressed with him, but againhe didnt really have to be let down that day as Straw Bear didnt give his running.

As long as Brave Inca stays fit and well, i think there is only one horse that can beat him and ironically SHE is from the same stable. Feathhard Lady