Result · Hamilton · Friday 21 August 2026
5:40 Hamilton result: Nakassama wins the Darley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Class 21m3f flatGoing Good To Soft3 ranTime 2m 26.78sWinner's prize £20,616
Nakassama won the 5:40 at Hamilton on Friday 21 August 2026, beating the 4/9 favourite Lord D'or by ¼ length. Ridden by Shane Gray for trainer Noel C Kelly, the six-year-old was sent off at 4/1 and covered the 1m3f on good to soft ground in 2m 26.78s. Flagbearer was a further ¼ length back in third at 9/2.
5:40 Hamilton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nakassama (IRE) 6yo · 9-12 · t |
Shane Gray Noel C Kelly | — | 4/1 | 82 |
| 2 |
Lord D'or (GER) 3yo · 9-4 |
Callum Rodriguez Andrew Balding | ¼ l | 4/9FAV | 82 |
| 3 |
Flagbearer (GB) 3yo · 9-4 |
Cieren Fallon William Haggas | ¼ l | 9/2 | — |
Hamilton 5:40 returns
Tote win£5Per £1 stake
Exacta£5.701st and 2nd in order
CSF£6.49Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£4.901st, 2nd and 3rd in order
5:40 Hamilton result: FAQs
Who won the 5:40 at Hamilton on Friday 21 August 2026?
Nakassama, ridden by Shane Gray and trained by Noel C Kelly, at a starting price of 4/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Lord D'or, the 4/9 favourite, finished second, ¼ length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 26.78s over 1m3f on good to soft ground.
