Gowran Park Race 2 - William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Mares Maiden Hurdle
LIKEALIGHTSWITCH (4) has now placed on five of the last six starts and is unlucky to remain a maiden at this stage. Both talented and consistent and latest 6L second at Fairyhouse looks particularly strong. Could prove difficult to beat. SHESAKINDOFMAGIC (7) shaped well when second on reappearance however went backwards second up. Held excuses that day and is expected to return to form now. Keep safe. CHAUTUAQUA (2) has not raced for just over a year. Rates well on best efforts. Threat to all if primed for this. JENNY'S BAR (3) is related to winners. Yard can ready one and aiming at a realistic level for debut. Shortlist.

Jockey: R Deegan
Weight: 73kgs
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Last run finished fifth in a small field at Punchestown on February 18 over 4626m, on slow going 56 len behind How's Hannah carrying 69.5kg at $151. The start before that; finished seventh of 13 runners at Punchestown on January 12 over 3218m, 64 len behind How's Hannah with 71.5kg at $201. Hard to have on recent efforts.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/02/2026 | 37 | MHDLE M 5U | $18,400.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Soft | D J Mullins | 69.5kg | 6:22.90 | - | 0 |
| 56.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/13 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | E C Costello | 71.5kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 64.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,890.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | E C Costello | 71.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: D G Hogan
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming after a year. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Clonmel February 27 2025 over 3218m. Previously first up; didn't finish the race at Thurles in the LR December 21 2024 over 3218m. Recent run worth forgiving.
Last Starts 373 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/16 | 27/02/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | Heavy | Philip Donovan | 73.5kg | 4:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/01/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Philip Donovan | 71kg | 4:05.05 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $17.00 |
| 99/6 | 01/01/2025 | 11 | HDLE M 4U | $23,160.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | Daniel King | 69.5kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $23.00 |
| 99/11 | 21/12/2024 | 460 | LR OPEN M 4U | $52,030.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Good | Daniel King | 68.5kg | 3:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/14 | 18/09/2023 | 172 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Daniel King | 68kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/14 | 30/03/2023 | 26 | MHDLE M 4U | $23,620.00 | Naas | 3276m | SY | L A Mckenna | 71kg | 4:22.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/14 | 04/03/2023 | 21 | MHDLE M 4U | $19,690.00 | Navan | 3219m | GY | Daniel King | 71kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/02/2023 | 25 | NHDLE SELL 4U | $30,820.00 | Naas | 3822m | Y | Daniel King | 66kg | 4:58.02 | - | 0 |
| 5.9L | $8.50 |
| 5/17 | 17/01/2023 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $15,720.00 | Clonmel | 3369m | Heavy | Daniel King | 71kg | 4:33.70 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/12/2022 | 28 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $30,820.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 70.5kg | 5:17.50 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/15 | 01/12/2022 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,030.00 | Thurles | 3199m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 73kgs
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Six-year-old filly who is first race starter by Golden Lariat out of Ballyalea Queen. Market watch advised.

Jockey: Harry Sexton
Weight: 73kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last run finished second of 15 runners at Fairyhouse on February 3 over 3218m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Dunsy Rock carrying 70kg at $3.80. Before that finished second of 17 runners at Clonmel on January 8 over 3419m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Radiator Springs carrying 66kg at $8. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 03/02/2026 | 26 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,070.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Harry Sexton | 70kg | 4:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/17 | 08/01/2026 | 32 | MHDLE M 4U | $18,910.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Heavy | Harry Sexton | 66kg | 4:33.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/24 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 4023m | SH | Shane O'callaghan | 70.5kg | 5:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/16 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Harry Sexton | 66.5kg | 4:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | MHDLE F 4 | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | Harry Sexton | 64kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/19 | 03/10/2025 | 8 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3319m | Soft | Shane O'callaghan | 67.5kg | 4:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/18 | 25/09/2025 | 31 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,620.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Y | Harry Sexton | 69kg | 4:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $251.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/08/2025 | 86 | FLAT F 4 | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Finian Maguire | 72kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 55.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/05/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | M J Kenneally | 69kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Miss J Townend
Weight: 73kgs
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Six-year-old filly (Mahler - Kala Brandy) making her debut. Tough assignment at her first outing so tempted to favour others.

Jockey: P J O'hanlon
Weight: 73kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, finished 12th of 15 starters at Fairyhouse on February 3 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 74 len behind Dunsy Rock carrying 71kg at $81. Second-up finished 13th of 15 starters at Punchestown on February 15 over 3922m, on heavy track; 79 len behind Ksar Fatal carrying 70kg at $251. This appears outside his grasp. Looks outclassed again here.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 15/02/2026 | 12 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | Jefferson Smith | 70kg | 5:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 79.5L | $251.00 |
| 12/15 | 03/02/2026 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $22,070.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | J H Williamson | 71kg | 4:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 74.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Mr P W Gleeson
Weight: 73kgs
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Returning from a spell making her jumps debut. She ended last campaign with raced on the pace prior to fading finished ninth of 11 starters at this track on June 2 over 1609m, 17 len behind Sierra De Gredos carrying 60kg at $23 and before that finished 12th of 15 starters at this track on May 7 over 1609m, 15 len behind Hemight carrying 59kg at $41. Prefer to see at first outing over the obstacles.
Last Starts 278 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/06/2025 | 26 | APP HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Darragh O'sullivan | 60kg | 1:39.58 | - | 8 |
| 17.5L | $23.00 |
| 12/15 | 07/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Darragh O'sullivan | 59kg | 1:40.26 | - | 9 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 12/15 | 23/04/2025 | 233 | HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Heavy | Darragh O'sullivan | 59.5kg | 1:33.22 | - | 13 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 15/15 | 02/09/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Soft | Wayne Hassett | 59kg | 1:37.52 | - | 12 |
| 21.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/14 | 14/08/2024 | 53 | HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good Firm | Darragh O'sullivan | 59kg | 2:00.12 | - | 5 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/06/2024 | 158 | HCP F 3U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 58kg | 1:45.95 | - | 5 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
| 11/14 | 16/01/2024 | 76 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | James Ryan | 57.5kg | 1:13.85 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 14/14 | 01/11/2023 | 44 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | James Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:26.80 | - | 13 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
| 14/17 | 18/09/2023 | 33 | HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Y | James Ryan | 57.5kg | 1:16.56 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/15 | 16/08/2023 | 18 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | James Ryan | 56kg | 1:24.80 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 12/15 | 29/07/2023 | 17 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:30.15 | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: John Aherne
Weight: 73kgs
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Five-year-old filly (Yeats - Quarry Endeavour) making her debut. Tough assignment at her first outing so tempted to favour others.

Jockey: Sean O'keeffe
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly (Elusive Pimpernel - Rubydoobs) making her debut. Tough assignment at her first outing so tempted to favour others.

Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Was when unwanted in the market at debut, finished sixth of 10 runners at this track on February 14 over 3218m, on heavy track; 31 len behind Madness D'elle carrying 67.5kg at $151. Fitter but others rate better.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,070.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Michael Kenneally | 67.5kg | 4:36.70 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $151.00 |