Arabella Boy survived a blunder at the second last flight to justify his short price (9/10f) in the novice hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Nina Carberry had the gelding at the head of affairs from halfway and it was between him and Asigh Pearl ridden by brother Paul, from three out.

Enda Bolger 's charge looked it control turning in but a bad mistake two out gave favourite backers a fright.

The Beneficial gelding soon recovered his composure and asserted before the last to record a 13-length success.

"That was good considering the mistake. I thought it would stop him in his tracks but he picked up again," said Bolger.

"I have to bear in mind he's only four and try not to overdo it with him. I'll see how is is after this and whether to go for another one. He'll tell us.

"He loves soft ground and slushed through it. He was finishing strongly. He's won a point-to-point and jumps fences." Elysian Rock who was pulled up, was found to have scoped wrong post-race.