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Sunday 17 May 2026

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Paul Hammond Associates Celebrating Yorkshire Spoon EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:49 | Winning time: 1m 12.14s

(8)

Bai Tong²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| BF

8/11

Odds on for debut but failed to meet expectations when fifth of 6 in 5f novice at Thirsk last month. However, she's in good hands and no surprise to see her leave that effort behind as she goes up in trip.

Form: 5

(4)

Cheeky Chesca²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby

18/1

Shaped as if better for the run first time up when fifth of 9 in 5f novice at Redcar last month, unable to sustain effort. Could take a step forward.

Form: 5

(5)

Crimson Blaze¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Finley Marsh| T: R Hughes| BF

12/1

Showed promise on debut but was still in need of the experience when sixth of 8 in 5f maiden at Southwell 18 days ago. Could be in the mix with those first 2 outings behind her.

Form: 56

(6)

Eevee Star

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: O J Orr| T: E Bethell

15/2

Foaled February 20. Showcasing filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. First 2-y-o runner of the campaign for yard capable of readying a newcomer, so she's an interesting contender on debut.

Form:

(3)

Fern Clyde³²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby

10/1

Went with some encouragement on debut when sixth of 11 in 5f novice at Beverley in April. Could be more one for nurseries down the line, though. Engaged 2.23 Thirsk Saturday.

Form: 6

(1)

Spirit Of Mary¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: A Mullen| T: B Haslam

50/1

Didn't offer much making her first start when ninth of 11 in maiden over 5f at Beverley 13 days ago. Looks to be up against it.

Form: 9

(2)

The Can Can Queen³²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: P J McDonald| T: C Johnston

6/1

Offered something to work on when fifth of 11 in 5f novice at Beverley last month, the effort of chasing the all-the-way winner taking its toll. Open to improvement over this longer trip.

Form: 5

(7)

Tricky Jenny⁴³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Cieren Fallon| T: James Owen

8/1

Knew enough to race prominently on debut but ultimately finished well held when fifth of 10 in 5f maiden at Musselburgh 6 weeks ago. Has plenty to find.

Form: 5

Forecasts

Bai Tong (8/11), The Can Can Queen (6/1), Eevee Star (15/2), Tricky Jenny (8/1), Fern Clyde (10/1), Crimson Blaze (12/1), Cheeky Chesca (18/1), Spirit Of Mary (50/1)

BAI TONG wasn't able to justify short odds at Thirsk on debut, but she represents a leading yard and can show the benefit of her first outing with this extra furlong to suit. She gets the vote ahead of Crimson Blaze, who is worth another chance to build on her debut promise, while newcomer Eevee Star is one to note.