The racing world may soon be running out of superlatives for Dunguib (30-100 favourite) after Philip Fenton's star won the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown without coming off the bridle.
Settled at the rear of the field by his young jockey Brian O'Connell, he did not jump very well throughout but that made little difference to the seven-year-old.
Ruby Walsh kicked for home on Fionnegas round the final bend but O'Connell was motionless as he drew alongside and cruised home to win by two and a half lengths.
Fenton has made no secret of the fact Dunguib is not the most natural athlete over his hurdles, but it does not seem to be doing him any harm at the moment.
Some Present returned to something like his best form for Tom Mullins in third but the rest were simply making up the numbers as Dunguib turned in a dominant performance.
Fenton said: "He didn't jump with the same zest that he has done before, but at least he got the job done.
"He had me worried for a spell there but he got the job done, it was grand.
"He has a huge cruising speed, he travelled well and he had plenty in the tank when he finished.
"We are going to stick with the Supreme Novices', the first race on Tuesday (at the Cheltenham Festival), that's the plan."
Victor Chandler cut the impressive winner to 4-6 from even money for the Spinal Research Supreme Novices' Hurdle, while William Hill go 4-5 from 11-10.
Fenton added: "The Champion Hurdle is out and he can't jump like that at Cheltenham, but he does look the one.
"That was the worst he has jumped and he was clumsy at a few hurdles.
"The last hurdle was probably his best and he jumped nine flights at home during the week with no mistakes.
"He cruises through his races and travels with ease. I wanted him to relax and settle and he perhaps did that too much.
"He is easy to get ready and will have a quiet couple of weeks before we start building up for Cheltenham."