Better jumps at the final two flights saw Path D'oroux win his maiden hurdle on debut from Itswhatunitesus at Galway.

He tanked upsides Itswhatunitesus on the run to the second-last and moved on along the run-in.

He was well in charge for Keith Donoghue in the closing stages as he went on by four and a half lengths from his fellow 15/8 favourite. A Million Bucks couldn't get on terms with the front two, but came in a clear third at 10/1.

Trainer Gavin Cromwell said: “He'll come on plenty from this and he's a nice one to look forward to for the winter.

“He's so switched off and he'll probably sharpen up a bit from that. Mentally, he's so laid-back, which is great.

“I'm not sure where we'll go, but I suppose maybe Fairyhouse for the Royal Bond. He has a good turn of foot and he has gears.

“We won't be too excited about today but we do like him.”

Path D'oroux has a point-to-point in the book along with a Punchestown bumper success when last seen in April.

Additional reporting by Gary Carson