Tuesday promises a packed schedule of racing action, with meetings at Ffos Las, Wolverhampton and Yarmouth all being broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The day kicks off at Ffos Las with the South West Rail Solutions Ltd Novices' Hurdle, a contest that will see twelve runners line up for the first race of the afternoon. Among the entries, Nicky Henderson has entered Crystal Island, the promising youngster who made a striking debut at Ascot in December.
The colt impressed on his first outing under rules, remaining unbeaten, and Henderson will be eager to see him build on that early success. Crystal Island is expected to be a strong contender as he seeks his second victory.
Also featuring at Ffos Las is Uptown Dandy, partnered with the experienced pair Ben Pauling and Ben Jones. Uptown Dandy has a solid record on this course and distance, having finished inside the first three in six of his seven career starts, with only a single off‑the‑pace finish. The six‑year‑old will be looking to add another top‑three performance to his résumé.
Kings Champion returns after a disappointing run in February, where he faded late after a promising early pace. Now racing on firmer ground, trainer Olly Murphy hopes the change in surface and a step up in distance will coax a second career win from the gelding.
Other names to watch in the field include Rathkenny and Home Made Hero, while Fairye Forth makes his second start for trainer Rebecca Curtis. The next meeting of the day takes place at Yarmouth, where the AKS Skip Hire Services Handicap over seven furlongs will feature a competitive twelve‑horse field.
Among the runners, Philanthropist is a particularly intriguing prospect for James Fanshave. After a series of lackluster performances, the four‑year‑old is being dropped back to his last winning distance and will wear cheekpieces for the first time, a change that could spark a return to form. James Keane’s five‑year‑old Miletus has been a near‑miss specialist, finishing second in his recent outings.
Keane hopes a first‑time hood will give the horse the extra edge needed to turn those runner‑up spots into a victory. William Stone’s Dashing Dick, an eight‑year‑old who finished a dominant winner at Newmarket last season, steps back up to seven furlongs at Yarmouth in pursuit of a sixth career win. Meanwhile, three‑time Yarmouth winner Gorgeous Mr George starts his 2026 campaign over a familiar course and distance.
Though he has won twice on the track, Dylan Cunha’s four‑year‑old has yet to succeed when carrying a rating in the 70s, making this a test of his class. Other notable entries include Kevin Frost’s Documenting, Jack Jones’s Rogue Allegiance and Harry Davies’s Shimmering Spin, the latter wearing cheek‑pieces for the first time. Wolverhampton’s Get Raceday Ready Handicap will be contested over the minimum distance, featuring seven runners. Tony Carroll’s Midnight Call is among the hopefuls, looking to add to his recent string of strong performances.
A five‑year‑old mare, the daughter of the celebrated Caravaggio, has been in fine form, winning five of her last eight starts, including three victories at Wolverhampton over the same trip. However, she now faces a career‑high weight, a challenge that will test her resilience.
Previous winner Shalaa Asker returns after a solid winter campaign, having collected several wins and placed finishes. Rob Hornby will be aboard, hoping the gelding can replicate his earlier success. Kevin Philippart De Foy’s Binadham is another horse to watch. The colt, who ran sixth in the Norfolk Stakes as a two‑year‑old and has placed third in both of his starts at Dunstall Park, will be equipped with cheekpieces for the first time as he seeks his maiden win since debuting.
Other runners worth noting are Em Four for Saffie, partnered with Jamie Osborne, and Diomed Spirit for Stuart Williams. The day’s schedule continues with a series of featured races across the three venues. At 2:05 pm, Compiegne hosts the Group Three Prix Hopper, a seven‑horse contest that will showcase some of the best middle‑distance talent. At 2:35 pm, Yarmouth presents the Novice Stakes, highlighted by Brilliant Star and Fanciulla Del West.
By 3:10 pm, Pantile’s Gift aims to overcome a penalty and secure back‑to‑back victories at the same track. Later, at 3:50 pm, Compiegne’s Listed Prix du Mont Dore will see Olympic Story and Hamandio battle for the honours. At 4:20 pm, Yarmouth’s eight‑year‑old Eightthreeone looks to continue a winning streak, while at 6:30 pm, Wolverhampton’s Consistent Beaune will chase another all‑weather success.
The final two races of the day are at 6:42 pm at Ffos Las, where Martalmix'jac and Esperti will clash, followed by a 7:00 pm showdown at Wolverhampton featuring Star Marian, who is unbeaten in 2026 and will try to preserve that perfect record. At 7:12 pm, Ffos Las hosts Largy Panic, who will attempt to replicate his Kempton triumph for trainer Ben Clarke. Fans can stay up‑to‑date with the latest racing news, interviews and feature stories by following Sky Sports Racing on their mobile devices.
The card also includes a brief mention of the Le Mans meeting, described as an average card, rounding out a busy and varied day of British and European racing action.