Native Clan struck another blow for punters at Fairyhouse when staying on bravely under Barry Cash to just deny Farringdon in the Bambury Bookmakers Ashbourne Handicap Hurdle.

The Arthur Moore-trained gelding, backed from 2/1 to 13/8 favourite, was strongly pressed after the final flight but rallied gamely in the closing stages to prevail by a neck.

However Cash was adjudged to have used his whip excessively and was given a two day ban.

'He's a very genuine horse, and will stick to handicap hurdles this season before going chasing. It was a game performance, and it's great to have Barry on board as he hasn't ridden a winner for us for a while,' said Moore.