Newton Abbot Race 1 - Stock Exe Building Supplies Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
LADY KARA (1) holds the aces after a dominant Hereford win over 3956m on good, scoring by 9L, and was 2nd at Stratford over 3282m prior. FRENATI (6) is the main danger after a close 2nd here over 3371m last time, beaten 0.5L, having won at Stratford before that. LADY LITIGATOR (7) comes off a Wincanton 2nd over 3063m and brings prior Newbury winning form. PRINCESS OF BALLEA (9) was 3rd in that same Wincanton race and can run into the placings.

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 73kgs
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Comes off a dominant win at Hereford over 3956m on 12 May, scoring by 9L on Good at $1.50 with 67kg. Prior run 3rd at Fakenham over 4024m on 4 May, beaten 7.25L at $10 with 69.5kg. Also 2nd at Stratford over 3282m on 19 Apr, beaten 2.74L in Class 4 at $6. Carries 73kg here for Charlie Hammond; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Luke Scott | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Luke Scott | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.25L | $10.00 |
| 2/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Luke Scott | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.74L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Windsor | 3218m | GOOD | Luke Scott | 70kg | - | 1-2-2-2-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.75L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | 4 | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Charlie Hammond | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.92L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Luke Scott | 71.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Luke Scott | 67.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Luke Scott | 67kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 6L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 67kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 70kgs
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Comes off a 21-day break after finishing 5th of 13 at Warwick over 3218m on 4 May, beaten 17.14L on good going with 71kg at $8.50 behind Crystal Days. Prior runs were 7th in Listed company at Sandown over 3215m on soft on 7 Mar, beaten 23.5L at $29, and 7th in a Listed at Huntingdon on 7 Dec. Earlier won a 3282m GBB Race at Stratford on good on 6 Oct 2025 with 67.5kg at $23 after racing handy. Carries 70kg here and can improve with the right run.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 04/05/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | David Noonan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.14L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | Listed | $29,511.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/14 | 07/12/2025 | - | Listed | $19,674.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 71kg | - | 13-13-12-12-7-8-7 | 0 |
| 9.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 67.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 70kgs
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Second-up 12 days after Newton Abbot over 3371m on 13 May, where she was tailed off at big odds with 66kg on good ground behind Arctic Voyage. Up 4kg to 70kg and sticks to the trip for A E Jones, with James Davies aboard. Needs sharp improvement but can take benefit from the run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 13/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Philip Armson | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up he was 11th of 13 at Warwick over 3218m on 4 May, beaten 57.59L on good going with 71kg at $126 behind Crystal Days. Debut run was 5th of 7 at Exeter over 3366m on 22 Mar, beaten 8.74L on good with 67.5kg at $13. Carries 70kg today for Harry Ryall with Lorcan Murtagh aboard. Needs to lift but can improve with experience.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 04/05/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Lorcan Murtagh | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 57.59L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/03/2026 | - | 4-6yo | $3,934.00 | Exeter | 3366m | GOOD | Charlie Marshall | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.74L | $13.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 67.5kgs
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First-up after 72 days. Last start 9th of 10 at Kempton over 3218m on 14 Mar, beaten 43.75L with 67kg at $151 in a GBB Race. Prior runs were 11th of 12 at Wincanton and 13th of 13 at Stratford on good ground. Needs to lift but can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.75L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | James Davies | 67kg | - | 12-12-10-9-8-9-11 | 0 |
| 26.15L | $126.00 |
| 13/13 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | James Davies | 70kg | - | 13-13-13-13-13-13-13 | 0 |
| 180.95L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Comes off a 51-day break after a tidy 2nd at Newton Abbot over 3371m on 4 Apr, beaten 0.5L on good ground at $12 carrying 73kg behind Seedling. Won the start prior at Stratford over 3282m on soft on 9 Mar at $12 with 67kg, defeating Red Metal. Carries 67.5kg here, down 5.5kg from last start, with Sam Twiston-Davies booked for Anthony Honeyball. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $6,148.00 | Stratford | 3282m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | James Robottom | 71kg | - | 3-1-2-2-5-7-8 | 0 |
| 42.25L | $9.50 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Comes off a 43-day break after a solid 2nd at Wincanton over 3063m on 12 Apr, beaten 1.5L on good ground at $2.38 with 69kg behind Sorgean. Prior Newbury run on 28 Feb was 6th of 8 over 3281m on good at $5. Won on debut at Newbury over 3281m on 17 Dec, finishing strongly to score with 70kg. Drops 1.5kg here and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.38 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28L | $5.00 |
| 99/9 | 16/01/2026 | - | Listed | $34,430.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Ben Godfrey | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 70kg | - | 3-2-2-2-3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Third-up after 36 days, with runs of 8th and 10th at Stratford over 3282m on good ground, latest beaten 38.86L at $201 behind Hornica. Earlier finished 5th of 6 at Ludlow over 3172m on good, beaten 37L at $11. Carries 67.5kg here, up 2.5kg from last start, with Sean Houlihan riding for Mrs S Leech. Needs to lift but can improve with race fitness.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Conor Rabbitt | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.86L | $201.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Conor Rabbitt | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 37L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with two placings from three starts this season. Last start 3rd of 5 at Wincanton over 3063m on 12 Apr, beaten 4L on Good, 67.5kg at $11, behind Sorgean. Earlier 5th of 13 at Stratford over 3282m on 30 Oct, beaten 11L on Good at $12. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $11.00 |
| 5/13 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Robbie David | 70kg | - | 4-4-5-2-2-5-5 | 0 |
| 11L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Robbie David | 67.5kg | - | 4-5-5-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 51-day break after finishing 8th at Newton Abbot over 3371m on 4 Apr, beaten 11.85L on good going with 70kg at $51. Prior run 12th of 14 at Wincanton over 3063m on 25 Feb, beaten 56.55L on good with 71kg at $29. Drops 2.5kg here and sticks with Freddie Gingell for J Tizzard. Needs to lift but has place claims if improving.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.85L | $51.00 |
| 12/14 | 25/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.55L | $29.00 |