Five Star Getaway

The career record — 2 wins and 4 places from 14 races, roughly 1 win in every 7 — does not shout from the rooftops. But the quality of those wins matters. Five Star Getaway has done most of its winning at Class 2 level, which means these are among the better races in Britain and Ireland. Winning 1 from 6 at that level (about 17%, or roughly 1 in every 6) is a respectable return. The first career win came at Kempton Park on 27 December 2021 — a decent day to announce yourself, in a Class 2 race that would have attracted serious competition.

The Fairyhouse win in April 2026 is the one that really catches the eye, though. Eight weeks ago, at 12 years old, in a competitive race — that is not something you see every day. It suggests the horse retains genuine ability and that John Paul Berry's yard in Tomhaggard, Wexford, has kept it in good enough shape to fire at the right moment. The yard has sent out just 1 winner this season, which makes that Fairyhouse result all the more valuable — this horse is clearly the yard's live ammunition right now.

One small puzzle in the record is the partnership with Jack Tudor: five races together and no wins yet, a 0 from 5 record that stands in contrast to how the horse has performed with others. That is not necessarily anyone's fault — sometimes a combination just does not click — but it is worth noting given that Five Star Getaway raced just yesterday and the form is clearly live. A horse that won eight weeks ago and raced again yesterday is not coasting toward retirement. Whatever comes next, Five Star Getaway is still very much trying.