The most striking feature of Bustin's career so far is how tightly it is tied to one yard. All four of his winners have come through trainer C Byrnes, and that 4 wins from 20 rides partnership carries the same 1-in-5 win rate as his overall record. That kind of consistency with a single trainer usually means something — a shared understanding of how horses are prepared, when they're ready to run, and what they need from the saddle. When a jockey and trainer click this early, it tends to be the foundation something bigger is built on.
Where Bustin really catches the eye is in the wet. On heavy, muddy ground — the kind of day when most spectators are huddled under umbrellas and half the field is struggling to lift their feet — he has won 2 from 6 races, a win rate of 33%, or 1 in every 3 rides. That is a meaningful edge. Wet ground is gruelling and unpredictable, and riding it well is a genuine skill. Some jockeys find their rhythm on fast, dry tracks; Bustin, it seems, thrives when conditions get difficult.
With his season record mirroring his career record exactly — 4 winners from 20 rides — he is
| Course | Races | Wins | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Punchestown | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Clonmel | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Listowel | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Naas | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Cork | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Tipperary | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Killarney | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% |