Wexford Race 2 - William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle
ELIODAM (3) represents leading connections. Plenty of improvement is expected on third hurdle attempt following a pulled up result in a 4600m maiden hurdle on heavy ground at Thurles seven weeks ago. The shorter trip could help. Likely player. BROTHER HOLLIE (13) finished 17L sixth contesting a 3200m heavy going maiden hurdle at Navan last November. Open to plenty of progress after a break. BLAZING DUKE (1) shaped with credit two outings back when fifth in a 3200m maiden hurdle at Gowran Park. May build on that result and feature. MART LANE (9) was not disgraced last month producing a fifth in a 3200m Thurles maiden hurdle. Place hope.
Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming today after three months. Finished off last campaign 7 of 16 runners at Naas December 15 over 3822m, 16 len behind Shellrunforbriggs with 75.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; 5 of 16 runners at Gowran Park November 8 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Chase The Moon with 73kg at $41. Well placed to return a winner.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 15/12/2025 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/16 | 08/11/2025 | 211 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | 4:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 11/16 | 11/04/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | D G Lavery | 74.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Robinson
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming ran last at Fairyhouse on February 21 over 3319m, on heavy track; 74 len behind Eagle's Quest with 72.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell finished tenth of 20 starters at Naas on March 4 over 3218m, 37 len behind Brechin Castle with 75.5kg at $151. Prepared to leave alone today.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20 | 04/03/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | D Robinson | 75.5kg | 4:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 37.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | 90 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $36,790.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Heavy | D Robinson | 72.5kg | 4:37.80 | - | 0 |
| 74.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Moig South P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up didn't finish the race at Thurles on December 20 over 3218m. Last start pulled up at Thurles on January 29 over 4526m. Forward showing expected. Deserves another chance and is a definite winning chance.
Last Starts 47 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 | 29/01/2026 | 40 | MHDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Thurles | 4526m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 6:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.44 |
| 99/13 | 20/12/2025 | 244 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:18.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.63 |
| 12/17 | 20/04/2025 | - | 45 | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Harry Swan | 72.5kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resumes off a 30 day letup. Last run finished seventh of 15 starters at Punchestown on February 15 over 3922m, in the wet; 36 len behind Ksar Fatal with 75.5kg at $51. Before that didn't finish the race at Thurles on January 18 over 4023m. Best efforts measure up and shouldn't be far away.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 5:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $51.00 |
| 99/11 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Thurles | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $19.00 |
| 11/15 | 28/12/2025 | 56 | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 65.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after a two months break. Finished off last preparation 16 of 20 starters at Punchestown January 11 over 3319m, 74 len behind I Started A Joke carrying 75.5kg at $81. First ever start ran 5 of 10 runners at Down Royal December 26 over 3419m, 20 len behind Los Blanco with 74.5kg at $19. Expecting more this prep.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/20 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 4:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 74.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 74.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, finished 17th of 21 runners at Leopardstown on December 26 over 3218m, 58 len behind Ballyfad with 73kg at $126. Second-up finished eighth of 16 starters at Fairyhouse on January 15 over 3218m, slow track; 95 len behind Mighty Park with 71.5kg at $151. Can't see him opening winning account here.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Kieren Buckley | 71.5kg | 4:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 95.8L | $151.00 |
| 17/21 | 26/12/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Daniel King | 73kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 58.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Having third race start. First race start finished 12th of 14 starters at Fairyhouse on November 30 over 3218m, 53 len behind Young Rebel with 72kg at $5.50. Went for a break before returning finished sixth of 7 runners at Navan on February 8 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 77 len behind Luidgi Du Luy carrying 73kg at $17. Fitter for run. Has ability and can atone.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/02/2026 | 70 | FLAT 4U | $19,320.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | L P Shanahan | 73kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 77.3L | $17.00 |
| 12/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | A P Ryan | 72kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 53.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Last start finished 11th of 16 runners at Clonmel on February 26 over 3922m, in the wet; 108 len behind Kiely's Place carrying 71.5kg at $151. Race before pulled up at Limerick on February 10 over 3118m. Hard to tip off latest.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 5U | $27,590.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 71.5kg | 5:30.20 | - | 0 |
| 108.3L | $151.00 |
| 99/5 | 10/02/2026 | 40 | MHDLE 4U | $17,810.00 | Limerick | 3118m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:43.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/13 | 01/01/2026 | - | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Tramore | 3419m | Soft | Kevin A Murphy | 68.5kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Mr F Maguire
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Second-up today. Freshened for 40 days. Fresh up after two months finished fifth of 17 starters at Thurles on February 5 over 3218m, slow track; 29 len behind Laurets D'estruval with 71.5kg at $51. Previously second-up finished ninth of 14 runners at Fairyhouse on November 30 over 3218m, 23 len behind Young Rebel with 74.5kg at $34. Fitter and expected to go close this time.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17 | 05/02/2026 | 67 | MHDLE 5U | $18,400.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | Finian Maguire | 71.5kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/14 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Finian Maguire | 74.5kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/18 | 08/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign ran last at this track on October 27 over 3319m, 51 len behind Minella Jury with 73kg at $126. When resuming last campaign finished ninth of 10 starters at Kilbeggan on August 22 over 3218m, 15 len behind Cailin Deas with 74.5kg at $41. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 141 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 27/10/2025 | 66 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | Finn Buckley | 73kg | 4:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 51.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2025 | 166 | FLAT 5U | $20,310.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | C O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 3:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $41.00 |
| 99/8 | 09/03/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Y | B T Stone | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 09/02/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Tallow P2p | 4828m | Y | C O'keeffe | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/01/2025 | - | P2P MDN H 6U | $0.00 | Carrigarostig P2p | 4828m | Soft | C O'keeffe | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished 13th of 16 starters at Naas on January 25 over 3721m, in the wet; 89 len behind Shuttle Diplomacy with 75.5kg at $51. Second-up finished eighth of 16 runners at Clonmel on February 26 over 3922m, on a wet track; 74 len behind Kiely's Place carrying 70.5kg at $251. Not sure he is up to this.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 26/02/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 5U | $27,590.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | Philip Donovan | 70.5kg | 5:30.20 | - | 0 |
| 74.5L | $251.00 |
| 13/16 | 25/01/2026 | 266 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3721m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 89.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/13 | 04/05/2025 | 161 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Good | B T Stone | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 24/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Having third race start. First race start finished fifth of 17 starters at Listowel on September 27 over 3218m, 21 len behind Blue Waters with 71kg at $34. Went for a spell before returning finished sixth of 16 runners at Punchestown on February 18 over 3319m, on slow going 27 len behind Straight John carrying 70.5kg at $41. In the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 18/02/2026 | 144 | MHDLE 5U | $18,400.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Tiernan Roche | 70.5kg | 4:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/17 | 27/09/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 71kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Treacy
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign 6 of 12 starters at Navan November 16 over 3218m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Barbizon carrying 70kg at $201. At debut ran last at Cork October 12 over 3118m, 16 len behind Wizard Of Odds with 66.5kg at $251. Could prove tough to stop.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 16/11/2025 | 35 | MHDLE 3 | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | R P Treacy | 70kg | 4:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | MHDLE 3 | $23,020.00 | Cork | 3118m | Good | Alan King | 66.5kg | 3:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Last run finished 13th of 14 starters at Dundalk All Weather on March 6 over 2414m, 8 len behind Celtic Druid with 60kg at $67. The run before finished 11th of 14 starters at Dundalk All Weather on January 30 over 2112m, 13 len behind Without Love carrying 57.5kg at $41. Not going well enough to trouble these.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 06/03/2026 | 35 | APP HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 60kg | 2:39.40 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |
| 11/14 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Reese Holohan | 57.5kg | 2:15.46 | - | 15 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 4U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Mark Crehan | 59.5kg | 2:20.50 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $201.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $22,790.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 58.5kg | 2:37.78 | - | 10 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $22,790.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 58.5kg | 2:18.14 | - | 3 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/14 | 13/11/2025 | 32 | HDLE F 3 | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | Heavy | Richard Deegan | 67.5kg | 4:51.40 | - | 0 |
| 42.3L | $81.00 |
| 10/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $21,100.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Richard Deegan | 66.5kg | 4:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 39.3L | $34.00 |