Result · Newton Abbot · Wednesday 27 May 2026
2:53 Newton Abbot result: Lady Kara wins the Stock Exe Building Supplies Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 42m167y hurdleGoing Good10 ranTime 4m 8.51sWinner's prize £5,446
Lady Kara won the 2:53 at Newton Abbot on Wednesday 27 May 2026, beating Babs by ¾ length. Ridden by Charlie Hammond for trainer Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, the five-year-old was sent off at 2/1J and covered the 2m167y on good ground in 4m 8.51s. Lady Litigator was a further 8 lengths back in third at 11/4. Non-finishers: Frenati (fell), Amhranai (pulled up), Princess Of Ballea (unseated rider).
2:53 Newton Abbot full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lady Kara (GB) 5yo · 11-7 · ht |
Charlie Hammond Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | — | 2/1J | 105 |
| 2 |
Babs (GB) 5yo · 11-0 |
Kielan Woods Henry Oliver | ¾ l | 2/1J | — |
| 3 |
Lady Litigator (IRE) 4yo · 10-8 |
Jonathan Burke Anthony Honeyball | 8 l | 11/4 | — |
| 4 |
Bontessony Doll (GB) 7yo · 11-0 |
James Davies Alan Jones | 7½ l | 200/1 | — |
| 5 |
G Whizz (GB) 5yo · 11-0 · t |
Lorcan Murtagh Harry Ryall | 2¾ l | 200/1 | — |
| 6 |
Minnie Belle (GB) 4yo · 10-8 |
Sean Houlihan Sophie Leech | 1¾ l | 200/1 | 70 |
| 7 |
Whodunit (IRE) 4yo · 10-8 |
Freddie Gingell Joe Tizzard | 17 l | 66/1 | — |
| F |
Frenati (GB) 4yo · 10-8 · Fell |
Sam Twiston-Davies Anthony Honeyball | — | 4/1 | — |
| PU |
Amhranai (IRE) 4yo · 10-8 · h · Pulled up |
James Best I Chanin | — | 200/1 | — |
| UR |
Princess Of Ballea (IRE) 4yo · 10-8 · h · Unseated rider |
Harry Reed Daisy Hitchins | — | 25/1 | — |
Newton Abbot 2:53 returns
Tote win£3Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.20 £1.20 £1.50Per £1 stake
Exacta£8.201st and 2nd in order
CSF£6.85Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£21.101st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:53 Newton Abbot result: FAQs
Who won the 2:53 at Newton Abbot on Wednesday 27 May 2026?
Lady Kara, ridden by Charlie Hammond and trained by Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, at a starting price of 2/1J.
What was the winning time?
4m 8.51s over 2m167y on good ground.
