Russell Keane <Russell.Keane@xxxxxxxxxx> writes: > Sorry, I should've added that in the original description. > I have an index on search_key and it's never used. Did you pay attention to the point about the nondefault operator class? If the LIKE pattern is left-anchored and as selective as your example implies, the planner certainly ought to try to use a compatible index. regards, tom lane -- Sent via pgsql-performance mailing list (pgsql-performance@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-performance