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PreviewOur pick: Leo Messy

17:07 Punchestown: William Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div II) – preview

18 runners over 2m4f on good ground. Our best selection is Leo Messy.

CoursePunchestown
RaceWilliam Hill Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
GoingGood
Published13 Oct 2026

The race in brief

A 18-runner hurdle handicap over 2m4f. The official going is Good, so check for any update before the off.

What the facts say

  • Leo Messy (6yo, Thomas Gibney, OR 80, 10-8) – 24 days since its last run.
  • Las Brisas Boy (5yo, Edward Buckley, OR 87, 11-1) – 8 days since its last run.
  • G N Jefferson (5yo, John McConnell, OR 91, 11-5) – 12 days since its last run.
  • You Done Well (5yo, Michael J Browne, OR 94, 11-8) – 18 days since its last run.
  • Hidalgo Des Mottes (9yo, Eoin Griffin, OR 86, 11-0) – 11 days since its last run.

Our view

Best selection: Leo Messy. 24 days since its last run, a sensible gap.

The case against: handicap marks are meant to level the field.

Others to consider: Las Brisas Boy and G N Jefferson.

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.