Catch Me Very Smooth in Boyne

Catch Me has really blossomed this term and the seven-year-old made it four on the bounce since reappearing last November when justifying odds of 4/9 in the Ladbrokes.com Boyne Hurdle.

Andrew McNamara glanced back at the others as he tackled Aitmatov , travelling much the better after two out, and he sent Catch Me on before the last, letting him coast to a very easy eleven length success over Oscar Rebel .

Successful trainer, Edward O'Grady said: "I'm delighted, that was much easier than I anticipated. I really don't know where he is going to run. I'd love to go to Cheltenham and if it came up soft or heavy I'd run him in the Champion Hurdle. I just don't know how bullish I am about the stayers and then there is always Aintree. It is a nice problem to have."

Ladbrokes, the race-sponsor here, gave Catch Me a 50/1 quote for the Champion Hurdle. Paddy Power go 20/1 from 25/1 about the German-bred for the World Hurdle. Cashmans remain at 25/1 about James O'Shea's gelding for the same race. (EM)