Result · Haydock · Saturday 17 January 2026
12:50 Haydock result: Brentford Hope wins the Sky Bet Club Handicap Hurdle
Brentford Hope won the 12:50 at Haydock on Saturday 17 January 2026, beating the 15/8 favourite Smart Decision by ¼ length. Ridden by Megan Fox for trainer Harry Derham, the nine-year-old was sent off at 5/1 and covered the 2m on good to soft ground in 3m 51.14s. A Different Kind was a further 3½ lengths back in third at 10/1.
12:50 Haydock full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brentford Hope (GB) 9yo · 11-6 · tp · claim 7lb |
Megan Fox Harry Derham | — | 5/1 | 134 |
| 2 |
Smart Decision (GB) 5yo · 10-8 · claim 5lb |
Mr William Easterby Tim Easterby | ¼ l | 15/8FAV | 120 |
| 3 |
A Different Kind (IRE) 9yo · 10-13 · t |
Brian Hughes Donald McCain | 3½ l | 10/1 | 120 |
| 4 |
Caballo De Guerra (IRE) 5yo · 11-0 |
Derek Fox Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | ¾ l | 18/1 | 121 |
| 5 |
Captain Butler (IRE) 8yo · 10-13 |
Jamie Hamilton Ruth Jefferson | l | 9/2 | 120 |
| 6 |
Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 7yo · 12-2 |
Craig Nichol Ewan Whillans | 1¾ l | 13/2 | 137 |
| 7 |
Bertie's Ballet (GB) 8yo · 11-1 |
Sean Quinlan Dianne Sayer | 7½ l | 9/1 | 122 |
| 8 |
Coumeenoole (IRE) 7yo · 10-12 |
Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton | 4¼ l | 12/1 | 119 |
Haydock 12:50 returns
12:50 Haydock result: FAQs
Who won the 12:50 at Haydock on Saturday 17 January 2026?
Brentford Hope, ridden by Megan Fox and trained by Harry Derham, at a starting price of 5/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Smart Decision, the 15/8 favourite, finished second, ¼ length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
3m 51.14s over 2m on good to soft ground.




