CROSSHUE Boy (6-1) showed his appreciation for a drop in distance by claiming the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Kilbeggan.

Having made a successful start to his jumping career at Punchestown, the wheels came off at Limerick and Bellewstown, but he was back on song here. J J Slevin sent him to the front on the long run to the final flight and his stamina came into play as he kept Draycott Place three and a half lengths at bay.