Result · Haydock · Tuesday 30 December 2025
3:40 Haydock result: Serious Challenge wins the Betfred 'Happy New Year' Handicap Hurdle
Class 31m7f144y hurdleGoing Good8 ranTime 3m 44.45sWinner's prize £10,562
Serious Challenge won the 3:40 at Haydock on Tuesday 30 December 2025, beating Bucephalus by 1½ lengths. Ridden by Jonathan Burke for trainer Fergal O'Brien, the five-year-old was sent off at 13/8J and covered the 1m7f144y on good ground in 3m 44.45s. Brentford Hope was a further 3½ lengths back in third at 13/8J. Non-finishers: Sun Lady Marine (pulled up).
3:40 Haydock full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Serious Challenge (IRE) 5yo · 11-6 |
Jonathan Burke Fergal O'Brien | — | 13/8J | 127 |
| 2 |
Bucephalus (GER) 8yo · 11-2 · tp · claim 7lb |
Harriet Tucker Neil Mulholland | 1½ l | 12/1 | 130 |
| 3 |
Brentford Hope (GB) 8yo · 11-7 · p · claim 7lb |
Megan Fox Harry Derham | 3½ l | 13/8J | 135 |
| 4 |
Geromino (FR) 9yo · 10-13 · t · claim 5lb |
William Maggs Donald McCain | 2¼ l | 8/1 | 125 |
| 5 |
Stoner's Choice (GB) 10yo · 10-11 · t · claim 5lb |
Fern O'Brien Fergal O'Brien | 2 l | 7/1 | 123 |
| 6 |
Rauzan (IRE) 5yo · 10-10 · p |
Sean Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan | 6½ l | 22/1 | 117 |
| 7 |
Col Du Pre' (FR) 4yo · 11-2 |
Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams | 11 l | 22/1 | 123 |
| PU |
Sun Lady Marine (FR) 4yo · 10-5 · claim 5lb · Pulled up |
Charlie Maggs Paula Smith | — | 66/1 | 117 |
Haydock 3:40 returns
Tote win£2.63Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.10 £2.70 £1.10Per £1 stake
Exacta£18.401st and 2nd in order
CSF£20.76Computer straight forecast
Tricast£37.011st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£45.401st, 2nd and 3rd in order
3:40 Haydock result: FAQs
Who won the 3:40 at Haydock on Tuesday 30 December 2025?
Serious Challenge, ridden by Jonathan Burke and trained by Fergal O'Brien, at a starting price of 13/8J.
What was the winning time?
3m 44.45s over 1m7f144y on good ground.
