Tuesday promises a packed schedule of horse racing, with three meetings taking place at Ffos Las, Wolverhampton, and Yarmouth, all broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The day kicks off at Ffos Las with the South West Rail Solutions Ltd Novices' Hurdle, a race that will see a twelve‑horse field line up at the starting stalls. Among the contenders, Nicky Henderson has entered Crystal Island, the colt who made a striking debut at Ascot in December.
The young horse impressed on his first outing and remains unbeaten under National Hunt rules, so Henderson will be hoping to add another victory to the horse's early résumé. Ben Pauling and Ben Jones will partner Uptown Dandy, a six‑year‑old who previously triumphed over the same course and distance. The gelding has been remarkably consistent, finishing inside the first three on six of his seven starts, and connections expect another strong performance. Kings Champion returns after a disappointing run in February, where the horse faded after a promising early effort in testing conditions.
Now back on firmer ground, jockey Olly Murphy is confident that the step up in trip will help the gelding secure a second career win. Other names to watch in the Ffos Las field include Rathkenny, Home Made Hero, and Fairye Forth, the latter making his second start for trainer Rebecca Curtis. The action then moves to Yarmouth for the penultimate race of the day, the AKS Skip Hire Services Handicap over seven furlongs.
Philanthropist, trained by James Fanshawe, is an intriguing entry. After a series of lackluster performances, the four‑year‑old has been dropped back to his last winning distance and will wear cheekpieces for the first time, giving him a potential edge. James Keane’s five‑year‑old Miletus has developed a habit of finishing second in recent outings.
Today the horse will try to break that pattern, aided by a brand‑new hood. William Stone’s eight‑year‑old Dashing Dick ends last season on a high note, having justified his favoritism at Newmarket. He now steps back up to seven furlongs at Yarmouth in pursuit of a sixth career victory. Gorgeous Mr George, a three‑time winner at this venue, starts his 2026 campaign over a familiar course and distance.
Although Dylan Cunha’s four‑year‑old has already won twice on the track, he has yet to succeed when carrying a mark in the 70s, a hurdle he hopes to clear today. Other noteworthy runners include Kevin Frost’s Documenting, Jack Jones’s Rogue Allegiance, and Harry Davies’s Shimmering Spin, who will all be trying cheekpieces for the first time. Racing fans can stay up to date with the latest news, interviews, and feature stories via the Sky Sports Racing app, ensuring they never miss a beat. At Wolverhampton, seven horses will contest the Get Raceday Ready Handicap over the minimum distance.
Tony Carroll’s Midnight Call looks to add to a recent run of good form. One of the standout mares is the daughter of the champion sprinter Caravaggio. She has won five of her last eight starts, including three victories at Wolverhampton over the same distance.
The five‑year‑old now faces a career‑high weight, a test of her stamina and class. Former course and distance winner Shalaa Asker returns in fine form, having collected several wins and placings during the winter campaign.
Veteran jockey Rob Hornby will be aboard for this effort. Kevin Philippart De Foy’s Binadham is another horse to watch. The colt placed sixth in the Norfolk Stakes as a two‑year‑old and has been third on both of his starts at Dunstall Park. He will also be wearing cheekpieces for the first time as he seeks his first win since debuting.
Other entries that merit attention include Em Four, ridden by Saffie Osborne and Jamie Osborne, and Diomed Spirit under Stuart Williams. The day's schedule continues with a series of international fixtures.
At 2:05 pm, Compiegne hosts the Group Three Prix Hopper, featuring a seven‑horse field in a feature race. At 2:35 pm, Yarmouth presents the Novice Stakes, with Brilliant Star and Fanciulla Del West as the marquee names. At 3:10 pm, Pantile’s Gift will attempt to defy a penalty and secure back‑to‑back victories at Yarmouth. Later, at 3:50 pm, Compiegne’s Listed Prix du Mont Dore sees Olympic Story and Hamandio clash in a listed event.
The afternoon continues at Yarmouth with Eightthreeone targeting successive wins at 4:20 pm, followed by Wolverhampton’s Consistent Beaune chasing another all‑weather success at 6:30 pm. At 6:42 pm, Ffos Las will stage a showdown between Martalmix’jac and Esperti, while at 7:00 pm Wolverhampton’s Star Marian aims to preserve an unbeaten 2026 record. Finally, at 7:12 pm, Ffos Las features Largy Panic, who seeks to replicate his Kempton triumph for trainer Ben Clarke.
Overall, the card offers a blend of seasoned campaigners, rising stars, and horses returning to familiar ground, promising an exciting day for racing enthusiasts across the UK and beyond.