Serious Chat (2019) Horse
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In the Haydock R6 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race), 7yo colt Serious Chat, trained by D McCain Jnr, is by Doyen out of Mathine. He has accumulated five victories, the most notable being the $10,526.00 Cl3 Hcph at Doncaster on 29 Nov 2025. Punters have found him to be a worthwhile prospect, delivering a 41% ROI for anyone who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh 01-Jan-26 3979m SOFT R3 CL3 HcpH (of $29,511), Winning Time: 04:54.530, SP: 10.00 1st Fasol ( O Nicholls 158 ) 2nd Smokeringinthedark ( C Bewley 160 ) 3.50L 3rd Moonbow ( B S Hughes 167 ) 3.75L 7th Serious Chat ( C Maggs 166 , Cd 161 ) 13.95L See full results | C Maggs 75.3kg, Cd 73kg 13.95L | 7 (9) |
| Doncaster 29-Nov-25 3900m SOFT R4 CL3 HcpH $5,651 (of $10,526), Winning Time: 04:55.560, SP: 6.50 1st Serious Chat ( B S Hughes 162 ) 2nd High Dancer ( S Quinlan 156 ) 4.75L 3rd Kalium ( J Davies 168 ) 2.50L See full results | B S Hughes 73.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Bangor-on-Dee 28-Oct-25 4660m GOOD R6 CL4 HcpH $303 (of $9,837), Winning Time: 05:48.890, SP: 6.00 1st Doctor Kildare ( D Johnston 161 ) 2nd Jack Sprat ( I Ryder 153 ) 2.00L 3rd Kiss My Face ( J Anderson 160 ) 1.75L 5th Serious Chat ( C Maggs 168 , Cd 171 ) 26.25L See full results | C Maggs 76.2kg, Cd 77.6kg 26.25L | 5 (8) |
| Stratford 07-Oct-25 4430m GOOD R1 CL4 HcpH $4,832 (of $9,000), Winning Time: 05:29.890, SP: 3.75 1st Serious Chat ( C Maggs 168 ) 2nd Baltray ( C Johnstone-baker 163 ) 3.00L 3rd Betty's Tiara ( C Pritchard 164 ) 3.75L See full results | C Maggs 76.2kg | 1 (6) |
| Warwick 11-May-25 5030m GOOD R1 CL4 HcpH $2,187 (of $8,854), Winning Time: 06:12.650, SP: 1.44 1st Striking A Pose ( F Gingell 170 ) 2nd Serious Chat ( C Maggs 170 ) 0.30L See full results | C Maggs 77.1kg 0.30L | 2 (3) |
| Bangor-on-Dee 12-Apr-25 4660m GOOD R6 CL4 HcpH $5,281 (of $9,837), Winning Time: 05:50.270, SP: 5.00 Mid-division, closed up to dispute 3rd after 4 out, pushed along after 3 out, led narrowly before 2 out, forged clear approaching last, ran on 1st Serious Chat ( T Gillard 161 ) 2nd Izzy's Grey ( L Edwards 145 ) 2.50L 3rd Shantou Express ( C Gethings 168 ) 0.50L See full results | T Gillard 73kg | 1 (7) |
| Market Rasen 17-Mar-25 4640m GOOD R5 CL4 HcpH $1,336 (of $10,820), SP: 7.50 Handy, lost position and pushed along after 3 out, rallied into 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner, not fluent last and no extra run-in 1st Grangeclare Diego ( P Barlow 164 ) 2nd Ithaka ( C Ring 162 ) 1.25L 3rd Serious Chat ( B S Hughes 165 ) 2.50L See full results | B S Hughes 74.8kg 2.50L | 3 (6) |
| Catterick 17-Dec-24 3880m GOOD R4 CL4 NvH $2,007 (of $7,869), Winning Time: 04:37.110, SP: 4.50 Led, headed soon after 2nd, pushed along before 2 out, outpaced by winner home turn, kept on but no chance with winner from last 1st Wise Eagle ( C Nichol 161 ) 2nd Serious Chat ( B S Hughes 161 ) 14.00L 3rd Tyson Magoo ( S Quinlan 154 ) 2.25L See full results | B S Hughes 73kg 14.00L | 2 (7) |
| Wetherby 16-Nov-24 3960m GOOD R1 CL3 NvH $5,174 (of $9,346), Winning Time: 05:03.600, SP: 1.50 Not always fluent, made all, pushed along before 3 out, clear last, stayed on 1st Serious Chat ( B S Hughes 154 ) 2nd Klapton Boy ( D Mcmenamin 153 ) 15.00L 3rd Tanking Along ( H Bannister 154 ) 1.50L See full results | B S Hughes 69.9kg | 1 (5) |
| Wetherby 17-Oct-24 3960m SOFT R1 CL4 NvH (of $6,886), Winning Time: 04:48.500, SP: 8.00 Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, slow 6th, not fluent 2 out, kept on, never on terms 1st Bowling Buddy ( L Saunders 166 ) 2nd Ebony Warrior ( K Woods 161 ) 1.00L 3rd Job ( K Brogan 154 ) 4.25L 6th Serious Chat ( B S Hughes 154 ) 8.30L See full results | B S Hughes 69.9kg 8.30L | 6 (13) |
| Stratford 08-Sep-24 3280m GOOD R6 NHF $2,451 (of $2,451), Winning Time: 04:07.510, SP: 8/13 Led at modest pace, quickened tempo 4f out, shaken up home turn, ridden and faced challenge over 1f out, sustained duel thereafter, headed narrowly final 110 yards, soon rallied and led again final strides, gamely 1st Serious Chat ( B S Hughes 156 ) 2nd All Well And Good ( S Bowen 161 ) 0.00L 3rd Caramelo Rapido ( C Hammond 156 ) 6.50L See full results | B S Hughes 70.8kg | 1 (5) |
| Kilbeggan 02-Jun-24 3220m GOOD R7 NHF $2,000 (of $5,217), Winning Time: 03:48.700, SP: 4/1 Tracked leader in close 2nd, improved to lead over 3f out, ridden and strongly pressed from 2f out, bumped and joined from 1f out, headed inside final 150 yards and no extra close home 1st Dysart Dazzler ( P W Mullins 168 ) 2nd Serious Chat ( J L Gleeson 168 ) 2.50L 3rd Black Heather ( P A King 168 ) 9.00L See full results | J L Gleeson 76.2kg 2.50L | 2 (9) |
| Ballinrobe 08-May-24 3380m SOFT R8 NHF $315 (of $10,501), Winning Time: 04:25.700, SP: 17.00 Soon led, joined 6f out, pushed along under 3f out and headed entering straight, soon ridden and no impression final 150 yards 1st Sorrentino ( P W Mullins 168 ) 2nd Fatal Flaw ( D O'connor 168 ) 2.50L 3rd Gers Gigi ( H C Swan 161 ) 0.20L 5th Serious Chat ( J L Gleeson 168 , Cd 173 ) 4.50L See full results | J L Gleeson 76.2kg, Cd 78.5kg 4.50L | 5 (16) |