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Mullins doubles up as Crypto Crash makes breakthrough

Crypto Crash and Danny Mullins Crypto Crash and Danny Mullins
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Jockey Danny Mullins completed a double on the evening when partnering the Ken Budds trained Crypto Crash to win Division l of the John Purfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle at Bellewstown.

A 21-race maiden coming into the race, the Kevin Galvin owned gelding showed plenty of determination in recording a first career win.

Leading after three out, the son of Postponed stayed on strongly from the penultimate flight, repelling all challenges to score by two-and-three-quarter lengths.

Danny Mullins said: "I'm glad a lot of the hurdles were back in. The shadow from the sun eventually coming over them allowed us to get into a rhythm and that might have been a big help, but a strong galloper towards the finish.

"You'd think looking at his profile that he could be potentially well-handicapped still if he can build from this."

(Quotes by Michael Graham).

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.