Trifolium stamped his authority on the Racing UK Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at Punchestown with an impressive display in the Gigginstown House Stud colours.
Charles Byrnes' five-year-old settled well for Davy Russell behind the front-running Rory O'Moore, but a big leap at the last flight in the back straight sent him clear in the Grade Two contest.
The 7-4 favourite, who found only the high-class So Young too good last time, drew nine lengths ahead of former accomplished Flat performer Simenon without being pressed.
