Punchestown Race 3 - Ladbrokes 'Insure Your Acca On Football' Beginners Chase
VICAR STREET (7) is well a bred son of Galileo out of superstar Vroum Vroum Mag. Lightly raced in his career and not seen since the Galway Festival last year. Could have enough class to get back on track and take beating. Stablemate FILLYOUREYE (2) will find this more realistic and should get back on track though is vulnerable to his perhaps flashier stable companion. KAINSBOURG (4) weakened out of things quickly when last seen at Fairyhouse in November. Respect after a break and could give a bold sight. QUANTUM QUEST (6) finished down field in a G3 Handicap Hurdle at Aintree. Might have a role to play.

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing finished second in a small field at Killarney on May 9 over 4626m, 9 len behind Butch Cassidy carrying 69.5kg at $3. Start before didn't finish the race at this track in the LR on April 30 over 4727m. Progressing well this campaign. Strong winning chance.
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 | 9 | NCHSE 5U | $21,730.00 | Killarney | 4626m | GY | Michael Kenneally | 69.5kg | 6:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.00 |
| 0/24 | 30/04/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN 4U | $134,710.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Michael Kenneally | 67kg | 6:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/24 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Cian Quirke | 73.5kg | 5:08.84 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 45 | CHSE 5U | $22,990.00 | Gowran Park | 3922m | Heavy | D Allen | 72kg | 5:34.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | CHSE 4U | $23,740.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | YS | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 6:28.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $67.00 |
| 0/10 | 11/12/2025 | 47 | CHSE 4U | $29,430.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 6:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/15 | 25/10/2025 | 541 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,120.00 | Galway | 4425m | Y | D Allen | 71kg | 5:35.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 9/25 | 02/05/2024 | 32 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | J J Slevin | 73.5kg | 6:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/03/2024 | 18 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Cork | 3822m | SH | D Allen | 70.5kg | 5:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.75 |
| 7/21 | 13/03/2024 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $189,440.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | D Allen | 72kg | 5:32.44 | 5-5-7 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2024 | 36 | G2 HDLE 5U | $63,300.00 | Navan | 4224m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 71kg | 5:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Anna Mcguinness
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 37 days. Last run finished 21st of 24 starters at this track in the LR on April 30 over 4727m, 73 len behind Blue Mosque carrying 66kg at $10. Before that pulled up at Fairyhouse in the LR on April 4 over 4828m. Continues to improve. Rates highly on best form and is among the chances.
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 | 26 | LR OPEN 4U | $134,710.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | D J Mullins | 66kg | 6:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 73.3L | $10.00 |
| 0/20 | 04/04/2026 | 59 | LR OPEN 5U | $89,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | YS | P Townend | 72.5kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | SH | P Townend | 75.5kg | 6:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Cork | 4828m | YS | P Townend | 75.5kg | 6:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $1.83 |
| 2/18 | 11/12/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/22 | 17/11/2025 | 207 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/14 | 24/04/2025 | 89 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | P W Mullins | 76kg | 3:45.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after a year finished fourth in a small field at Limerick on May 21 over 4526m, 20 len behind Sporting Glance with 75.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up finished second of 16 starters at Thurles on March 15 2025 over 3118m, 7 len behind Free Flow carrying 73.5kg at $9. Requires further improvement.
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 | 354 | CHSE 5U | $21,540.00 | Limerick | 4526m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 6:04.80 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $4.50 |
| 99/12 | 01/06/2025 | 23 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 5:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2025 | 40 | HDLE MDN 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 5:31.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.83 |
| 3/11 | 30/03/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | 5:24.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/16 | 15/03/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | Neil Ryan | 73.5kg | 4:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2025 | 302 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | 5:26.02 | - | 0 |
| 57.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/04/2024 | 36 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | D Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/6 | 23/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Fairyhouse November 4 over 4123m, 72 len behind Fad Eadrainn carrying 72kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Listowel September 27 over 4023m defeating Strong Link with 72kg at $13. No reason he can't run another big race resuming.
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 | 25 | HDLE 4U | $40,280.00 | Fairyhouse | 4123m | SH | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 5:33.10 | - | 0 |
| 72.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | 13 | G2 HDLE 4U | $160,600.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:46.93 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/09/2025 | 82 | NHDLE 4U | $35,930.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 5:22.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/07/2025 | 37 | NHDLE 5U | $28,560.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Mark Walsh | 73.5kg | 3:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 31/05/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 5U | $19,620.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.62 |
| 3/24 | 22/04/2025 | 44 | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/25 | 09/03/2025 | 34 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3922m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/22 | 03/02/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Jody Mcgarvey | 75.5kg | 4:19.07 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/01/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 5U | $20,150.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/18 | 26/12/2024 | 421 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | YS | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 4:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 01/11/2023 | 25 | G3 OPEN 3 | $61,670.00 | Nantes | 2200m | Heavy | Coralie Pacaut | 62kg | 2:37.88 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Brouder
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run pulled up at Kilbeggan on May 31 over 4123m. The start before that; ran last at Downpatrick on May 22 over 4727m, 52 len behind Everest The Brave carrying 74kg at $13. Isn't among the top hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 31/05/2026 | 9 | CHSE 4U | $21,540.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | GY | Anna Mcguinness | 72kg | 5:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/05/2026 | 54 | MCHSE 5U | $18,960.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | GY | Oran Mcgill | 74kg | 6:08.30 | - | 0 |
| 52.3L | $13.00 |
| 0/9 | 29/03/2026 | 8 | MCHSE 5U | $18,390.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | YS | L P Shanahan | 73kg | 6:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | W1 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.6L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/02/2026 | 91 | W2 | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4828m | Heavy | O Mcgill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 174 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Hexham P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Joe Wright | 76kg | 7:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/15 | 08/06/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 5U | $23,650.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | GY | J P O'sullivan | 75.5kg | 5:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2025 | 17 | HDLE MDN 5U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Shane Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 5:31.70 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/24 | 22/04/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Shane Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 04/04/2025 | 34 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Wexford | 4123m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 72.5kg | 5:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/03/2025 | 59 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 4526m | Heavy | S Fitzgerald | 75.5kg | 6:27.70 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 56 days. First-up after four months finished tenth of 22 runners at Aintree on April 11 over 4928m, 25 len behind Wade Out with 68kg at $19. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len Roscommon on September 29 over 4828m defeating Another Choice with 72.5kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Top chance, with upside.
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 | 125 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 68kg | 6:02.43 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/12/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN 4U | $51,480.00 | Cork | 4928m | SH | J J Slevin | 70kg | 6:35.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/17 | 25/10/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Darragh O'keeffe | 66.5kg | 5:52.05 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/09/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,080.00 | Roscommon | 4828m | GY | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | 5:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2025 | 145 | MHDLE 5U | $19,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 5029m | GY | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 6:25.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.62 |
| 2/11 | 30/03/2025 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 5:24.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 03/03/2025 | 46 | MHDLE 5U | $22,830.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 5:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.75 |
| 5/18 | 16/12/2024 | 288 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3922m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 73kg | 4:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Aidan Kelly
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 2 of 7 runners at Galway in the LR July 29 over 3319m, 2.25 len behind Sticktotheplan with 72.5kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 11 len Roscommon July 7 over 4123m defeating Cooladdi with 70kg at $2. Hard to beat on best form.
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 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $60,700.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Mark Walsh | 72.5kg | 3:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/14 | 07/07/2025 | 340 | MHDLE 5U | $23,600.00 | Roscommon | 4123m | Good | Anna Mcguinness | 70kg | 5:08.08 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/13 | 01/08/2024 | - | FLAT 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | Derek O'connor | 76kg | 4:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.44 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 20 of 24 starters at Cheltenham March 13 over 4123m, slow track; 23 len behind Air Of Entitlement carrying 72kg at $17. First up last campaign 7 of 12 starters at Down Royal November 1 over 3419m, 25 len behind Lieber Nicc with 73kg at $7. Capable and looks a top-three chance.
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 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Carl Millar | 72kg | 5:08.84 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/21 | 02/02/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $183,950.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | Heavy | J H Williamson | 65.5kg | 6:29.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/16 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 4U | $189,900.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Carl Millar | 67kg | 5:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4 | $56,740.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | 4:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 194 | HDLE HCP 4U | $75,650.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | J H Williamson | 73kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2025 | 18 | G2 OPEN 4 | $69,370.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 4:15.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/13 | 03/04/2025 | 23 | G1 JHDLE 4 | $202,950.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 4:10.14 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/22 | 11/03/2025 | 38 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $143,720.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 3:57.67 | 17-16-6 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/02/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 4 | $285,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 4:06.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/16 | 27/12/2024 | 40 | MHDLE 3 | $27,540.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 4:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 17/11/2024 | 44 | MHDLE 3 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:05.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |