Punchestown Race 3 - Ladbrokes 'Insure Your Acca On Football' Beginners Chase
QUANTUM QUEST (6) brings the best recent hurdles form, having won at Roscommon over 4850m and Kilbeggan over 5029m before a respectable 5th in a Cheltenham qualifier and 2nd in a Cork Grade 3; his Aintree run in a big-field handicap can be forgiven. FILLYOUREYE (2) was a Punchestown 4626m maiden hurdle winner in February and earlier ran 2nd here over 3822m; a key chance if reproducing that. DA CAPO GLORY (1) arrives in form after a 2nd at Killarney over 4626m and prior chase placings at Gowran Park and Punchestown. GAME ON (3) won his Downpatrick maiden hurdle last year and can improve off a recent Limerick pipe-opener.

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 26-day break after a solid 2nd at Killarney over 4626m on 9 May, beaten 9L by Butch Cassidy with 67kg at $3. Returned to Ireland after an 8th of 24 at Cheltenham over 4074m on 13 Mar, beaten 8.1L with 73.5kg at $81. Also placed at Gowran Park prior on 14 Feb, 3rd of 8 over 3886m on heavy, carrying 75.5kg at $8. Carries 75.5kg again and can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $13,000.00 | Killarney | 4626m | GOOD | Michael Kenneally | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $3.00 |
| 99/24 | 30/04/2026 | - | Listed | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | Michael Kenneally | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 8/24 | 13/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $73,777.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Cian Quirke | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $12,501.00 | Gowran Park | 3886m | HEAVY | Darragh Allen | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/12/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Punchestown | 4806m | SOFT | Phillip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $67.00 |
| 99/10 | 11/12/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $15,499.00 | Punchestown | 4637m | SOFT | Phillip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 99/15 | 25/10/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $23,000.00 | Galway | 4407m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 9/25 | 02/05/2024 | - | listed | $50,000.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.7L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/03/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Cork | 3822m | HEAVY | Darragh Allen | 73.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $3.90 |
| 7/21 | 13/03/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Navan | 4224m | HEAVY | J J Slevin | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 4023m | HEAVY | Darragh Allen | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 | |
| 99/19 | 03/08/2023 | - | Grade 3 | $0.00 | Galway | 3228m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 70.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 5/13 | 06/07/2023 | - | Grade 3 | $0.00 | Tipperary | 3219m | GOOD | M Oconnor | 72kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $29.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/06/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3978m | GOOD | M Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.05 | |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3987m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $11.00 | |
| 11/16 | 08/04/2023 | - | Grade A | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3301m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 74kg | - | - | 2 |
| 50.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 18/02/2023 | - | 1 | $29,999.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | SOFT | Darragh Allen | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/04/2022 | - | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | GOOD | Darragh Allen | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $22.00 | |
| 1/15 | 12/03/2022 | - | $12,001.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | HEAVY | Darragh Allen | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Anna Mcguinness
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35-day break after finishing 21st of 24 at Punchestown over 4727m on 30 Apr, beaten 73.15L on soft with 66.5kg at $10 behind Blue Mosque. Prior run pulled up/failed to finish at Fairyhouse on 4 Apr in Listed company on soft with 72.5kg at $4. Won two back at Punchestown over 4626m on 4 Feb in a 4UP Maiden Hurdle on soft with 75.5kg at $2.75, beating Frankie’s Freebie. Six-year-old gelding for W P Mullins now back up to 75.5kg; can feature with a cleaner round.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/24 | 30/04/2026 | - | Listed | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 73.15L | $10.00 |
| 99/20 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Fairyhouse | 4782m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 4828m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $1.83 |
| 2/18 | 11/12/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/22 | 17/11/2025 | - | 4UPMDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Navan | 4069m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $5.00 |
| 1/14 | 24/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.05L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 14-day turnaround after finishing 4th of 5 at Limerick over 4571m on 21 May, beaten 20L on good going with 75.5kg at $4.50. Won three runs back at Downpatrick over 4389m on 9 May 2025 by 4.5L on good ground with 75.5kg at $1.83. Also placed twice last March, including 2nd at Thurles over 3141m on good ground at $9. Trained by N Meade with Ricky Doyle up; can feature with a return to that prior winning form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/05/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $12,501.00 | Limerick | 4571m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20L | $4.50 |
| 99/12 | 01/06/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $11,002.00 | Kilbeggan | 4096m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.83 |
| 3/11 | 30/03/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4393m | GOOD | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.25L | $7.00 |
| 2/16 | 15/03/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Thurles | 3141m | GOOD | N J Ryan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 4044m | HEAVY | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58.25L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 212 days and carries 75.5kg for G Elliott with Kevin Sexton up. Last start 4th of 4 at Fairyhouse over 4124m on 4 Nov, beaten 72.75L on soft with 72.5kg at $3.25. Prior run a strong 2nd at Chepstow over 3913m on 10 Oct in a Grade 2, beaten 4L at $21. Each-way claims if returning to that Chepstow form.
Last Starts 213 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 04/11/2025 | - | 4UP RATED HURDLE | $21,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4124m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 72.75L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70kg | - | 2-3-3-3-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/09/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $18,500.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | 5UP NOV HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Roscommon | 3204m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 31/05/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 3264m | SOFT | Jordan Colin Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.60 |
| 3/24 | 22/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3986m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.75L | $2.10 |
| 4/25 | 09/03/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3921m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/22 | 03/02/2025 | - | Hurdle | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3258m | HEAVY | Jody Mcgarvey | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $6.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $11,999.00 | Navan | 4023m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $2.35 |
| 2/18 | 26/12/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SOFT | Jordan Colin Gainford | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 01/11/2023 | - | Arab Group 3 | $0.00 | Nantes | 2200m | HEAVY | Coralie Pacaut | 62kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 07/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cholet | 2949m | GOOD | Coralie Pacaut | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $8.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Brouder
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back up 4 days from Kilbeggan over 4096m where he failed to finish in a 4UP Beg Chase at $101 with 72.5kg on good ground. Prior run 7th of 7 at Downpatrick over 4764m on 22 May, beaten 47.78L on good going at $13. Best recent effort was 4th of 9 in a Downpatrick 5UP Mdn Hdl over 4389m on 9 May 2025, beaten 23L with 75.5kg. Seven-year-old gelding for C A McBratney; needs to lift but has place claims if finding that prior hurdle form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 31/05/2026 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 4096m | GOOD | Anna Mcguinness | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 4764m | GOOD | O Mcgill | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.78L | $13.00 |
| 99/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $11,002.00 | Downpatrick | 4764m | SOFT | L P Shanahan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 7/15 | 08/06/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 4732m | GOOD | James Osullivan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $9.00 |
| 7/24 | 22/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3986m | SOFT | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.75L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 04/04/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 4160m | SOFT | S Fitzgerald | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/03/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Navan | 4517m | HEAVY | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.85L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $11,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.6L | $201.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/11/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $11,500.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 123.5L | $301.00 |
| 14/14 | 04/05/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Jodie Townend | 76kg | - | - | 10 |
| 33.8L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 54-day break after finishing 10th of 22 at Aintree over 4964m on 11 Apr, beaten 26.05L on good going with 68kg at $19. Second in a Cork Grade 3 over 4901m on 7 Dec, beaten 9.5L on soft at $8. Won prior back-to-back over ~5km at Roscommon (29 Sep) by 1.25L with 72.5kg and Kilbeggan (22 Aug) by 4.5L at $1.60. Up 7.5kg here; can feature with a return to his late-summer form.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22 | 11/04/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $73,778.00 | Aintree | 4964m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.05L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $30,000.00 | Cork | 4901m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/17 | 25/10/2025 | - | Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier | $34,430.00 | Cheltenham | 4817m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 67kg | - | 4-4-4-5-6-5-6-5 | 0 |
| 9.25L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/09/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $18,500.00 | Roscommon | 4850m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 30/03/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Downpatrick | 4393m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 03/03/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $3.40 |
| 5/18 | 16/12/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Naas | 3930m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 310 days. Last start 2nd of 7 at Galway over 3319m on 29 Jul, beaten 2.25L in Listed grade on soft, with 72.5kg at $4.50 behind Sticktotheplan. Won prior at Roscommon over 4137m on 7 Jul by a big margin in a 5UP maiden hurdle at $2 with 70kg. Seven-year-old gelding for W P Mullins, now up 3kg to 75.5kg; can feature if resuming near that Galway level.
Last Starts 311 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | Listed | $35,002.00 | Galway | 3319m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $4.50 |
| 1/14 | 07/07/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Roscommon | 4137m | GOOD | Anna Mcguinness | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $2.00 |
| 4/13 | 01/08/2024 | - | 5UP FLAT | $17,000.00 | Galway | 3621m | GOOD | Derek Oconnor | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 83-day break after finishing 20th of 24 at Cheltenham over 4074m on 13 Mar, beaten 23L on good going at $17 with 72.5kg. Prior run was pulled up/tailed off at Leopardstown over 4845m on 2 Feb on heavy at $9. Better earlier last season, including 5th of 16 at Leopardstown over 4117m on 29 Dec, beaten 6.85L at $11. Carries 75.5kg here; can feature with a tidy run.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/24 | 13/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $73,777.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Carl Millar | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $17.00 |
| 99/21 | 02/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4845m | HEAVY | Josh Williamson | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 5/16 | 29/12/2025 | - | 0-150 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4117m | GOOD | Carl Millar | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.85L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $30,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $40,001.00 | Down Royal | 3392m | YD(GD/YD PL) | J H Williamson | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $40,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $4.50 |
| 5/13 | 03/04/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $108,207.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 71kg | - | 6-6-7-6-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/22 | 11/03/2025 | - | Registered As The Fred Winter | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | 17-16-15-16-16-10-6 | 0 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.75L | $26.00 |
| 1/16 | 27/12/2024 | - | 3Y MDN HDL | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 17/11/2024 | - | 3Y MDN HDL | $15,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Ascot | 2405m | SOFT | Oisin Orr | 59kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.05L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Hamilton | 2226m | HEAVY | David Allan | 59kg | - | 8-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.25L | $126.00 |