Brave Inca is likely to stick to his proven trip of two miles when he begins a new campaign later this month.

Trainer Colm Murphy is looking at the options for the 2006 Champion Hurdle hero, who has been sidelined for the last 18 months.

"He's pretty forward at the moment, but we're not sure exactly where we were are going," said the County Wexford-based handler.

"I was hoping to have him out earlier but he's just taken a bit more time than I thought he would.

"It's up in the air, but there are a few races for him later on in the month.

"He's been back since the end of June and fingers crossed he seems as good as ever.

"We'll start him off at two miles and he will go over further but it all depends what's there for him. I imagine he'd go the same route as in previous years."

Murphy reported Megans Joy to be in fine form following her victory in a Grade Two hurdle at Tipperary on Sunday.

"She seems to be improving and only now is she coming to herself," he added.

"She'll probably go to Down Royal for a novice hurdle and some of the better races later on."

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