HaydockTue, December 30, 2025

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Betfred 'Happy New Year' Handicap Hurdle

C3 | 3+

Winner GBP £10,562 - 8 runners

1m 7f 144y

Going: Good to Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

SERIOUS CHALLENGE (3) was eased out on latest appearance hurdling over 2m1/2f at Cheltenham. Forgive that performance as makes appeal with improvement expected. BRENTFORD HOPE (1) missed the frame in two runs this campaign including most recently contesting 2m1f at Cheltenham. Best form could test these and warrants consideration. GEROMINO (4) returns after a long absence having produced a 13L fourth attempting 2m4f at Aintree. Solid profile holding claims. COL DU PRE' (5) switched yards then unseated the rider last time over 2m1/2f at Newbury. Capable of stepping forward representing a genuine threat.