2008/9. Although now well past his best, he managed one last major victory by winning the Irish Champion Hurdle at the age of 11, after which Colm Murphy described him as "unbelievable, one in a million. He's as tough as nails". Retirement Brave Inca was retired from racing after running down the field in the 2009 Champion Hurdle. He has not, however, retired from competition, becoming a successful show-horse. He has also been used to raise funds for the "Playing for Life" charity by taking part in a "Man vs Horse" race at Leopardstown in December 2010. Pedigree Notes Macs Joy: This is the correct spelling. There is no apostrophe. References External links youtube clip of 2005 December Festival Hurdle (Incorrectly titled) youtube clip of 2006 December Festival Hurdle (Incorrectly titled) AtTheRaces feature on Colm Murphy and Brave Inca from January 2007 1998 racehorse births Cheltenham Festival winners Champion Hurdle winners National Hunt racehorses Racehorses bred in Ireland Racehorses trained in Ireland Thoroughbred family 8-c