Zeb & Inca for Leopardstown Big Zeb is ready to kickstart his campaign in the Paddy Power Dial-a-Bet Chase at Leopardstown on December 27. The seven-year-old was last seen winning the Grade One Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase at Punchestown in April. He was late back at Colm Murphy's County Wexford stable after his summer break and the trainer was unable to get an earlier run into him. "He'll more than likely run there (Leopardstown). He was back in later than usual and we were struggling to get a run into before Christmas - it wasn't going to happen," said Murphy. "Now we'll start him off there. He's very well and I couldn't be happier with him." Murphy also intends to run his stable stalwart Brave Inca in the December Festival Hurdle at the Dublin track on December 29. The 10-year-old took this prize in 2005 and 2006 and also lifted the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in the latter year. Brave Inca showed he retains plenty of ability when runner-up to Catch Me in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse three weeks ago. "He'll run there as well. He's good and came out of his last race in fine shape," the trainer added.
