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PreviewOur pick: Chantilly Wings

14:10 Punchestown: William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle – preview

12 runners over 2m on good ground. Our best selection is Chantilly Wings.

CoursePunchestown
RaceWilliam Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle
GoingGood
Published13 Oct 2026

The race in brief

A 12-runner hurdle handicap over 2m. The official going is Good, so check for any update before the off.

What the facts say

  • Chantilly Wings (5yo, Cian Collins, OR 102, 11-4) – 25 days since its last run.
  • Houndsworth (4yo, Mark Michael McNiff, OR 101, 11-2) – 50 days since its last run.
  • Silly Mongoose (5yo, Patrick T Foley, OR 100, 11-2) – 12 days since its last run.
  • Pavilion End (6yo, Charles O'Brien, OR 104, 11-6) – no current-season figures, 25 days since its last run.
  • Beyond Forgiveness (5yo, David Harry Kelly, OR 103, 11-5) – 23 days since its last run.

Our view

Best selection: Chantilly Wings. 25 days since its last run, a sensible gap.

The case against: Houndsworth is close on the numbers; handicap marks are meant to level the field; we can't yet confirm how it handles good ground from our own records.

Others to consider: Houndsworth and Silly Mongoose.

This is analysis to help you form your own view, not a tip or a guarantee. 18+. If you bet, only stake what you can afford to lose.

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This is analysis to help you form your own view – not a tip or a recommendation to bet.