We Have A Dream made up for missing Cheltenham with an easy success in the Doom Bar Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle at Aintree.
Ruled out of the JCB Triumph Hurdle in the days leading up to the Festival, the Nicky Henderson-trained youngster never looked in any danger of gaining significant compensation on Merseyside.
Daryl Jacob took up the running a long way from home, and only Philip Hobbs' Gumball put up any sort of challenge to the 2-1 winner, coming home seven lengths back in second.
Apple's Shakira, a stablemate of the winner, was ridden patiently by Barry Geraghty, but could only stay on into a well-beaten third despite being sent off the 13-8 favourite.
We Have A Dream has now won five on the bounce and connections will be dreaming of next season and all the top hurdle races.
Jacob said: "He's a beautiful horse. From day one at Warwick I thought this lad might be a bit special. I think he is.
"We're hoping he's got a massive future. I think this fellow will be even better again when he steps up to two and a half (miles)."