It has been confirmed that only four contestants will compete in December’s Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown. Brave Inca and Iktitaf, the favorite for the bets, will renew their rivalry at the racetrack.

Last month, Iktitaf won the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown for more than eight lengths ahead of Colm Murphy’ s gelding. Afterwards, Brave Inca succeeded in Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse and won the Festival Hurdle last year.

Al Eile and Silent Oscar complete the contesting quartet.