The Noel Meade trained Iktitaf showed he would be a serious contender for the Champions Hurdle at Cheltenham next March with a fine victory at the Maplewood Developments Morgiana Hurdle in Punchestown.
The 5/4 favourite was at the rear for much of the race before improving his position at the second last flight .
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