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Killarney
Thu 20th Aug

Formscan By Tom Weekes - HI HO IDAHO won at today’s venue in May and it is hoped he will cope with dropping in distance on handicap debut. Placed in two point-to-points last autumn, he has shown nice ability over hurdles and defeated subsequent-winner Livio into third-place here in May, with today’s rival Eye Contact chasing home Livio at Cork recently. The selection is absence since his May success, but has local owners so will be primed. Stablemate Fiveonefive scored at the Galway festival but is 8lb higher and has top weight while hat-trick seeking Gino Bella is 8lb higher than when scoring at Cork.

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Fiveonefive (IRE) 8,b g 11-12

Dylan Thomas (IRE)-Jenmarie(Dr Massini)

cp+(19) d3 (Salvatore Giannini & Tony Lagan)
Rated 131

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2324-8.25
UK14436.53

1st Aug 26 Galway(2m 175yds Hcap Hurdle, National Hunt: Good to Yielding. Flat: Yielding.) Rated 123 10/1 11-5 J W Kennedy 1st of 20 runners, by 0.5L and 2.25L from Metamorpheus and Paul s Dream

21st Jul 26 Ballinrobe(2m 1f 89yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 122 7/1 12-0 M P Walsh 3rd of 10 runners, 0.5L and 0.75L behind Eye Of A Tiger and Eye Contact

28th Jun 26 Cartmel(2m 1f 46yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 127 10/3 11-8 Danny Gilligan 4th of 9 runners, 13.75L behind Filibustering

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Fiveonefive (IRE)

Cartmel had been the plan to hopefully win a race for the fourth year in-a-row but it didn't go to plan. I told the lads that he'd win in Galway instead and thankfully it worked out. It was a masterclass from Jack and only for him, I don't think he'd have won. I know Jack since our pony racing days and we've had good fun through the years. He was the first horse I ever bought. He was initially one of three horses in my yard and is the yard favourite. He isn't an easy horse and Ray Loftus has always ridden him out, but he was cheap and I got two great owners, Salvatore Giannini from Wales and Tony Lagan from the north, involved. The horse has seen it all happen in my yard and this is my first Galway Festival winner, so to get one over the line is brilliant.
After Fiveonefive (IRE) finished 1st at Galway on Sat, 1st Aug 2026 2m Hcap Hurdle Good to Yielding

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fiveonefive (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Eye Contact (GB)1
21st Jul 2026 Ballinrobe(2m 1f 89yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Eye Contact (GB) 2nd (14/1 10-1 Rated 100) Alan O'Sullivan .75L in front of Fiveonefive (IRE) 3rd (7/1 12-0 Rated 122) M P Walsh (10 ran)
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Autumn Twist (IRE) 5,b g 11-7

Golden Horn (GB)-Autumn Lily(Street Cry)

(21) cd1 (Katie & Brian Castle)
Rated 126

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1224-4.25

30th Jul 26 Galway(1m 4f Flat Hcap, FLAT: Good to Yielding. N.H.: Yielding to Soft) Rated 70 11/2 1 D King 7th of 17 runners, 7.25L behind Faro Island

4th Jul 26 Bellewstown(2m 1f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 122 17/2 11-7 P T Enright 2nd of 16 runners, 0.5L behind Putapoundinthejar

10th Jun 26 Limerick(2m 1f Flat Hcap, Good to yielding CHANGED to Yielding after 3rd race) Rated 73 25/1 9-10 A J Casey (7) 9th of 14 runners, 9.75L behind Our Lucky Lady

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Feud (GB) 6,b g 11-7

Dubawi (IRE)-Agnes Stewart(Lawman)

(214) (Lough Hyne Partnership)
Rated 126

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE8212.70
UK100-1.00

18th Jan 26 Thurles(1m 7f 168yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: yielding. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Rated 126 40/1 11-12 S F O Keeffe fell of 13 runners, in race won by Eachtotheirown

27th Dec 25 Leopardstown(2m Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 129 33/1 11-4 S F O Keeffe 16th of 17 runners, 35L behind Bowensonfire

29th Nov 25 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) Rated 131 40/1 11-6 Anna McGuinness (7) 9th of 20 runners, 27.25L behind Billy Lee Swagger

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Feud (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Black Bamboo (IRE)2
18th Jan 2026 Thurles(1m 7f 168yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: yielding. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Black Bamboo (IRE) 9th (33/1 11-6 Rated 120) R A Doyle Feud (GB) fell (40/1 11-12 Rated 126) S F O'Keeffe (13 ran)
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29th Nov 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) Feud (GB) 9th (40/1 11-6 Rated 131) Anna McGuinness 12.88L in front of Black Bamboo (IRE) 13th (25/1 11-7 Rated 125) S W Flanagan (20 ran)
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Hi Ho Idaho (IRE) 5,b g 11-1

Idaho (IRE)-Miss Opera(Alflora)

(101) c1 (Wise Venture Partnership)
Rated 120

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE312-0.25
P2P200

11th May 26 Killarney(2m 4f 50yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding) 7/4Fav 11-4 D J Gilligan 1st of 12 runners, by 0.5L and 1.75L from Splendid Fellow and Livio

14th Apr 26 Clonmel(2m 3f 185yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: yielding, yielding to soft in places. Chase: yielding to soft) 6/1 11-4 J C Gainford 2nd of 17 runners, 2.25L behind Arcadian Emperor

3rd Mar 26 Leopardstown(2m 4f 170yds Maiden Hurdle, Hurdle - Soft, heavy in places. Chase - Yielding, soft in places) 33/1 11-12 J C Gainford 3rd of 10 runners, 9.5L and 1.5L behind Generous Risk and Haveanothertry

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Hi Ho Idaho (IRE)

He is a lovely horse who is improving with every run and after Clonmel, we said we'd aim for here as his owners from Kerry and Cork. Brian Quill, from Listowel, heads the partnership and they are great new owners who have bought a couple of horses. Benny Walsh recommended him after his point-to-points, said he'd win plenty of races, so I went off his word and thankfully it has worked out. I think he'll keep improving, we'll aim for Listowel and he'll make a nice chaser next year.
After Hi Ho Idaho (IRE) finished 1st at Killarney on Mon, 11th May 2026 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Good to Yielding

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Black Bamboo (IRE) 9,b g 10-12

Fame And Glory (GB)-Andreas Pride(Croco Rouge)

(214) (Threedownoneup Syndicate)
Rated 117

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2027-15.31
UK300-3.00

18th Jan 26 Thurles(1m 7f 168yds Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: yielding. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Rated 120 33/1 11-6 R A Doyle 9th of 13 runners, 26.63L behind Eachtotheirown

14th Dec 25 Navan(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Soft to Heavy) Rated 123 33/1 12-1 R A Doyle 17th of 19 runners, 26.75L behind Quest With Speed

29th Nov 25 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) Rated 125 25/1 11-7 S W Flanagan 13th of 20 runners, 40.13L behind Billy Lee Swagger

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Black Bamboo (IRE)

he was always a nice horse and the owners (Threedownoneup Syndicate) are great friends of ours from Downpatrick and have Russells Car Sales. I met Kieran (Russell) many years ago and this is lovely for them. Michael gave him a lovely ride, he was really cool and he educated him today. He is a nice horse going forward.
After Black Bamboo (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Sun, 15th Oct 2023 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle Yielding to Soft

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Black Bamboo (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Feud (GB)2
18th Jan 2026 Thurles(1m 7f 168yds, Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle: yielding. Chase: yielding, yielding to soft in places) Black Bamboo (IRE) 9th (33/1 11-6 Rated 120) R A Doyle Feud (GB) fell (40/1 11-12 Rated 126) S F O'Keeffe (13 ran)
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29th Nov 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 4f 110yds, Hcap Hurdle, Yielding to Soft, soft in places) Feud (GB) 9th (40/1 11-6 Rated 131) Anna McGuinness 12.88L in front of Black Bamboo (IRE) 13th (25/1 11-7 Rated 125) S W Flanagan (20 ran)
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Gino Bella (IRE) 6,b f 10-10

It's Gino (GER)-Dans La Foulee(Alberto Giacometti)

ts7hd3(17) d2 (Mrs Rose Byrne)
Rated 115

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1426-5.33
P2P210

3rd Aug 26 Cork(2m 1f Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 107 10/3JFav 10-12 Alan O Sullivan (5) 1st of 11 runners, by 1.75L and 4.75L from Metamorpheus and Midnight Eagle

10th Jul 26 Cork(2m 1f 60yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 100 10/3Fav 11-9 Alan O Sullivan (5) 1st of 23 runners, by 3.25L and nk from Let It Settle and Maxicourt

5th Jun 26 Clonmel(2m 113yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 100 9/2JFav 12-0 M P O Connor 3rd of 16 runners, 6L and 0.75L behind Timurshah and Tingarran Express

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Gino Bella (IRE)

She had been consistent in the 0-100 grade although it took her a while to win one. While you would think you're well-handicapped, then you bump into one like Timurshah who wins four-in-a-row, so there always seemed to be one better. At least today she had a nicer weight. Alan almost has a 'free' 5lb claim and she jumped, travelled and did everything right. She is well-bred so getting black type into her would be ideal. She isn't a winter mare, so I'm not sure if the Byrnes will come back with her next season. If she does return next year, she will jump fences so she would have the option of getting black type in chases.
After Gino Bella (IRE) finished 1st at Cork on Mon, 3rd Aug 2026 2m 1f Hcap Hurdle Good

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Fast Felix (IRE) 8,b g 10-9

Milan (GB)-Tear Drops(Beneficial)

ts+(34) c1 (Sean Maguire)
Rated 114

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2526-11.50

17th Jul 26 Killarney(2m 1f Novice Chase, Hurdle - Good, good to yielding in places. Chase - Good To Yielding) 25/1 10-9 T E O Connor (7) 4th of 7 runners, 25L behind Shadow Paddy

1st Jun 26 Listowel(2m Hcap Hurdle, Hurdle/Bumper: Yielding, yielding to soft in places. Chase: yielding) Rated 115 8/1 10-9 T E O Connor (7) 7th of 8 runners, 16.75L behind Spy

9th May 26 Killarney(2m 1f Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, Good in places) Rated 115 18/1 9-12 T E O Connor (7) 4th of 10 runners, 3.78L behind Ragmans Corner

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Fast Felix (IRE)

The form of his maiden hurdle win has stood up and his Killarney run was good enough to win this. Tom (O'Connor) is a lovely young fella, he comes in to me one day a week and he is going the right way. Sean and Brenda (Maguire, owners) are from Armagh and are huge supporters of my yard. Over the years they have hugely bought into this festival meeting and this is a huge buzz for them, as they have loads of friends here. We are blessed with our staff at home and they are all very good. You are always leaning on people in this game so it is great to see all the people getting a great kick from a winner from a local yard.
After Fast Felix (IRE) finished 1st at Listowel on Thu, 25th Sep 2025 2m Hcap Hurdle Good to Yielding

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Moylussa (IRE) 7,b g 10-4

Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Ballycorrigan(Flemensfirth)

cp5(73) (Seamus McKeogh)
Rated 109

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1313-10.00
P2P200

8th Jun 26 Roscommon(2m 100yds Hcap Chase, Hurdle/Bumper - Yielding to Soft, soft in places. Chase - Soft) Rated 109 13/2 11-12 R A Doyle 3rd of 14 runners, 5L and 14L behind Soldante and Party President

26th May 26 Ballinrobe(2m 13yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 107 11/2 11-6 P K Donovan (3) 3rd of 15 runners, 1.5L and 0.5L behind Can Happen and Mary s Pride

28th Apr 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 81yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 108 16/1 10-3 P K Donovan (3) 7th of 24 runners, 15L behind Powerful

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Moylussa (IRE)

That was brilliant and I'm delighted for Seamus and the family, who have put a lot of belief in me. They have stuck with me so long and I believe this horse is much better than what he has shown so far. I'm from Germany, have been in Ireland nearly 13 years and have a show-jumping background. I decided to change at the end of 2012 and came across Mark Molloy (trainer) who asked me had I ever ridden a thoroughbred and I said no, so stayed with him and fell in love with the point-to-pointers. I learned a lot from Mark and then moved to Henry De Bromhead where I also learned a lot, so then jumped and did it on my own. I'm mainly focused on point-to-pointers, only have a couple of runners for the track and am based in Nenagh, in Tom Hogan's yard. I have loads of young stock coming along and have plenty good owners so without them I couldn't do it. Seamus and his family are from Ballina/Killaloe and I have a couple of young horses for them too so this is brilliant.
After Moylussa (IRE) finished 1st at Tipperary on Fri, 22nd Nov 2024 2m Maiden Hurdle Yielding to Soft

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Lord Ffrench (IRE) 6,br g 10-1

Harzand (IRE)-Cockney Wren(Cockney Rebel)

ts1cp2(22) (Mark Byrne)
Rated 106

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE1111-8.38

29th Jul 26 Galway(2m 6f Hcap Hurdle, NH - Good. Flat - Yielding, yielding to soft in places) Rated 107 14/1 11-9 P T Enright 7th of 19 runners, 13L behind Mighty Berkshire

7th Jun 26 Punchestown(2m 3f 12yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 109 22/1 11-1 Miss N Lockhead Anderson (7) 6th of 16 runners, 10.81L behind Fairlander

11th May 26 Killarney(2m 4f 50yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding) Rated 110 28/1 10-11 P T Enright 8th of 12 runners, 37.25L behind Burru

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Eye Contact (GB) 5,b g 10-0

Expert Eye (GB)-Sparkling Or Still(Kendargent)

ts5cp5(17) (Donal Commins)
Rated 104

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE602-6.00

3rd Aug 26 Cork(2m 2f Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 102 7/1 11-8 Josh Halford (4) 2nd of 18 runners, 5L behind Livio

21st Jul 26 Ballinrobe(2m 1f 89yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 100 14/1 10-1 Alan O Sullivan (5) 2nd of 10 runners, 0.5L behind Eye Of A Tiger

11th Jul 26 Limerick(1m 4f 65yds Flat Hcap, Good) Rated 53 12/1 9-7 J Pietropaolo (2) 9th of 12 runners, 8.19L behind Magna Gee Gee

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Eye Contact (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Fiveonefive (IRE)1
21st Jul 2026 Ballinrobe(2m 1f 89yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good) Eye Contact (GB) 2nd (14/1 10-1 Rated 100) Alan O'Sullivan .75L in front of Fiveonefive (IRE) 3rd (7/1 12-0 Rated 122) M P Walsh (10 ran)
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Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
1
C Byrnes
2025 - Spy(9/2)
1
Cian Collins
2022 - Effernock Fizz(13/2)
1
Eoin Griffin
2021 - Wouldn't You Agree(5/1)
1
Gordon Elliott
2023 - Shecouldbeanything(2/1Fav)
1
Peter Fahey
2024 - Miss Fourie(17/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
1
A Harvey
2025 - Spy(9/2)
1
D J O'Keeffe
2022 - Effernock Fizz(13/2)
1
J Coen
2024 - Miss Fourie(17/2)
1
J W Kennedy
2023 - Shecouldbeanything(2/1Fav)
1
M M McDonagh
2021 - Wouldn't You Agree(5/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
3
7yo
2024 - Miss Fourie(17/2), 2022 - Effernock Fizz(13/2), 2021 - Wouldn't You Agree(5/1)
2
6yo
2025 - Spy(9/2), 2023 - Shecouldbeanything(2/1Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Fame And Glory (GB)
2021 - Wouldn't You Agree(5/1)
1
Lovelace (GB)
2022 - Effernock Fizz(13/2)
1
Malinas (GER)
2023 - Shecouldbeanything(2/1Fav)
1
Muhaarar (GB)
2025 - Spy(9/2)
1
Yeats (IRE)
2024 - Miss Fourie(17/2)

Long Handicap Eye Contact 9-13.

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