IE - Bellewstown - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

17.2f

Sweepstakes Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Yielding in places)

14.0K

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Verdict

FASTNET CRYSTAL has made a positive start over hurdles, building on her debut success when runner-up in listed novice at the Galway Festival, and she can continue her progress to resume winning ways. Easter Bonnet left her previous efforts over hurdles behind when opening her account at Cork and is feared most, ahead of Daboya.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Runner-up on first of 2 starts in bumpers and, fitted with tongue strap after 6 months off, was a decisive winner on hurdling debut at Downpatrick in July. Much improved form when second in listed novice Galway next time and she's the one to beat with better still to come. 1st Pick 4 Fastnet Crystal (Ire) Jockey: J. J. Slevin Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: J. J. Slevin T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	84%
Analysis Runner-up on first of 2 starts in bumpers and, fitted with tongue strap after 6 months off, was a decisive winner on hurdling debut at Downpatrick in July. Much improved form when second in listed novice Galway next time and she's the one to beat with better still to come.
3	Bumper winner on first outing but pulled up next time. Also failed to match her debut effort on first 2 starts over hurdles this season, but got back on track with a commanding success in mares maiden at Cork 23 days ago. Respected for her leading yard. 2nd Pick 3 Easter Bonnet (Fr) Jockey: B. Hayes Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: B. Hayes T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	93	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Bumper winner on first outing but pulled up next time. Also failed to match her debut effort on first 2 starts over hurdles this season, but got back on track with a commanding success in mares maiden at Cork 23 days ago. Respected for her leading yard.
2	Convincing winner on her third start over hurdles when landing a mares maiden at Thurles in November. Has since shown improved form back on the Flat, recording back-to-back handicap wins this summer. Open to further progress in this sphere. 3rd Pick 2 Daboya (Ire) Jockey: D. E. Mullins Trainer: R. Donohoe, Ireland J: D. E. Mullins T: R. Donohoe, Ireland	96	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Convincing winner on her third start over hurdles when landing a mares maiden at Thurles in November. Has since shown improved form back on the Flat, recording back-to-back handicap wins this summer. Open to further progress in this sphere.

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