Fahey shines on Crystal

Mark Fahey gave Crystal Earth a positive ride to land the concluding bumper at Wexford this afternoon.

Fahey, riding for his brother Peter, kicked for home with half a mile to run and it proved a decisive move.

The 12/1 shot (from 10/1) galloped on strongly in the closing stages to post a comprehensive four-length success.

7/4 favourite Ourbeautifuldream kept on for second without ever looking a threat to the winner.

Crystal Earth had disappointed at Limerick last time having previously finished third behind today's runner-up here in June.

"That's her last hurrah in bumpers. She didn't get two-and-a-half miles last time and she wants quick ground," said the winning trainer.

"We may find a Flat race for her and she's been schooled over hurdles."

Fahey also revealed that owner Gilbert de Meester is a German based in Cork and is a herbalist.

Breeder Anthony Coyne is a vet and performs acupuncture on some of the horses in Fahey's yard.

(On course reporting by Alan Magee)