Wexford Race 2 - William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle
ELIODAM (3) Failed to finish in a hurdle at Thurles on Jan 29th and back to a shorter trip. Should muster plenty of early speed. Paul Townend adds value. Genuine threat. BLAZING DUKE (1) First up today. Finished 7th last start in a hurdle at Naas. Expected to rebound. Likely to get back in the field. Goes close. BROTHER HOLLIE (13) First up. Finished 6th last time in a hurdle at Navan. Expecting improvement. Must be considered. MART LANE (9) Finished 5th last start in a hurdle at Thurles. One at a bit of odds.

Jockey: Eoin Staples
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Was 7/2 and ran 7th last start in a hurdle at Naas. Expected to rebound. Likely to get back. Gets a chance against these.
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 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3822m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.05L | $4.50 |
| 5/16 | 08/11/2025 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3236m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.45L | $41.00 |
| 11/16 | 11/04/2025 | - | 4yo | $9,999.00 | Ballinrobe | 3387m | GOOD | D G Lavery | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Robinson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of 150/1 and ran 10th last time in a hurdle at Naas. Very weak selection.
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 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Dylan Robinson | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.95L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | HEAVY | Dylan Robinson | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 74.25L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Thurles on Jan 29th and back to a shorter distance. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Paul Townend rates highly. Good tough competitor that can be supported.
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 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 4540m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $1.45 |
| 99/13 | 20/12/2025 | - | Div 1 | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3242m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.75 |
| 12/17 | 20/04/2025 | - | 4-5Y | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At 50/1 finished 7th last time in a hurdle at Punchestown and down in distance. Has some claims.
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 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3917m | HEAVY | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 36.2L | $51.00 |
| 99/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $20,000.00 | Thurles | 4023m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 11/15 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4160m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 65.25L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Jumped at 80/1 and clearly outclassed when 16th last start in a hurdle at Punchestown. Looks hopeful.
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 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3330m | SOFT | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 75.2L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | Jordan Gainford | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Jumped at 200/1 and ran 8th last time in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Very unlikely to shake these.
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 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Kieren Buckley | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 96.8L | $201.00 |
| 17/21 | 26/12/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Daniel King | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 58.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started 16/1 and mediocre performance when 6th last time at Navan. Gets back and needs luck. Needs significant improvement.
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 | - | Pro/Am | $10,502.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | L P Shanahan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 77.25L | $17.00 |
| 12/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | A P Ryan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 53.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Needs to improve.
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 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Clonmel | 3880m | HEAVY | Philip Byrnes | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 108.25L | $151.00 |
| 99/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | C & G | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3154m | HEAVY | Philip Byrnes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 6/13 | 01/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 3383m | SOFT | Kevin A Murphy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Mr F Maguire
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 5th last start in a hurdle at Thurles. Keep safe.
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 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3249m | SOFT | Fred Maguire | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.75L | $51.00 |
| 9/14 | 30/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Fred Maguire | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.25L | $34.00 |
| 5/18 | 08/11/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3236m | HEAVY | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Jumped at 125/1 and performed below standard when 7th last start at the track. Can't suggest backing.
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 | - | C & G | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3310m | SOFT | F R Buckley | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.35L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $10,502.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | C Okeeffe | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.75L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started 250/1 and finished 8th last start in a hurdle at Clonmel. Cannot have.
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 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Clonmel | 3880m | HEAVY | Philip Donovan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 74.5L | $251.00 |
| 13/16 | 25/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 90.2L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of 40/1 and came in 6th last run in a hurdle at Punchestown. Do not dismiss.
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 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Punchestown | 3362m | SOFT | Tiernan Power Roche | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.55L | $41.00 |
| 5/17 | 27/09/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $13,500.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.55L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Treacy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after spell. Finished 6th last time in a hurdle at Navan. Expecting improvement. Capable type.
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 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Ryan Treacy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.75L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3118m | GOOD | Alan King | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was 66/1 and disappointing effort when 13th last run at Dundalk but rising in trip. Struggling this preparation with no placings from 7 attempts. Might be ridden for luck. Very hard to have.
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 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | J Cleary | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.95L | $67.00 |
| 11/14 | 30/01/2026 | - | 0-60 | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Reese Holohan | 61kg | - | - | 15 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Mark Crehan | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $201.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 58.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 18.05L | $41.00 |
| 10/14 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3Y FILLIES HURDLE | $11,002.00 | Punchestown | 3741m | HEAVY | R Deegan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.25L | $81.00 |
| 10/15 | 12/10/2025 | - | 3Y HURDLE | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3483m | GOOD | R Deegan | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.25L | $34.00 |