Cadspeed ended a frustrating sequence of runner-up efforts when running out an easy winner of the maiden hurdle at Leopardstown.
Ruby Walsh 's mount claimed front-runner Chrystal Vision before the second last and soon had things under control.
He galloped on strongly to post a seven-length success from Marlay Park It was a quick double for Walsh and Willie Mullins.
"We just decided to take the bull by the horns today," said Mullins afterwards.
"The horses he's been second to have been running well and winning well. We knew we were fit so decided to jump out and be up there.
"We'll go the novice route with him. On the evidence of his jumping today he's cyring out for fences.
"It would be terrific to win another one with him this season and he'll go jumping fences next year."
