Tuesday promises a packed programme of racing action across three venues—Ffos Las, Wolverhampton and Yarmouth—with live coverage on Sky Sports Racing. The day kicks off at Ffos Las with the South West Rail Solutions Ltd Novices' Hurdle, a twelve‑runner contest that will set the tone for the afternoon. Among the entrants, Nicky Henderson has entered Crystal Island, the promising youngster who made a striking debut at Ascot in December.
The colt impressed on his first start and remains unbeaten under rules, so Henderson will be keen to see him build on that early success and continue his flawless record. Also taking the start is Uptown Dandy, partnered with Ben Pauling and Ben Jones. The six‑year‑old has been a model of consistency, finishing inside the top three in six of his seven career outings.
After a winning effort over the same course and distance on his last appearance, expectations are high that he will again deliver a strong performance. Kings Champion returns after a disappointing run in February, when he faded despite a promising early pace in testing conditions.
Now back on firmer ground, trainer Olly Murphy hopes the longer trip will suit the gelding and produce his second career victory. Other horses worth watching include Rathkenny, Home Made Hero and Fairye Forth, the latter making his second start for trainer Rebecca Curtis.
The second feature of the day comes from Yarmouth, where the AKS Skip Hire Services Handicap over seven furlongs will see another twelve‑horse field take to the track. Philanthropist, trained by James Fanshawe, is a particularly intriguing prospect. After a series of sub‑par performances, the four‑year‑old has been dropped back to his last winning distance and will be wearing cheekpieces for the first time, a change that could unlock his true ability.
James Keane will be hoping his five‑year‑old Miletus can finally convert a string of second‑place finishes into a win, aided by a brand‑new hood. William Stone’s Dashing Dick, an eight‑year‑old who justified his favoritism at Newmarket last season, steps back up to seven furlongs in pursuit of a sixth career victory.
Four‑year‑old Gorgeous Mr George, a three‑time winner at the course, begins his 2026 campaign over familiar terrain. Although he has previously triumphed at this distance, Dylan Cunha’s runner has yet to win from a rating in the 70s, so a win would be a significant milestone.
Other notable entries include Kevin Frost’s Documenting, Jack Jones’s Rogue Allegiance and Harry Davies’s Shimmering Spin, all of which will be trying cheekpieces for the first time. At Wolverhampton, the Get Raceday Ready Handicap over the minimum distance will feature seven runners. Tony Carroll’s Midnight Call, a mare descending from the great Caravaggio, has enjoyed a rich run of form, securing five wins in her last eight starts, including three at this venue and distance.
However, she now faces a career‑high rating, a test of her class and stamina. Former course and distance winner Shalaa Asker also returns in good form, having amassed a series of wins and placings throughout the winter.
Rob Hornby will be in the saddle, hoping to add another victory to the horse’s impressive résumé. Kevin Philippart De Foy’s Binadham, a runner who placed sixth in the Norfolk Stakes as a two‑year‑old and has taken third on both of his starts at Dunstall Park, will be equipped with cheekpieces for the first time as he seeks his maiden win since debuting. Additional horses to keep an eye on at Wolverhampton include Em Four for Saffie, ridden by Jamie Osborne, and Diomed Spirit under Stuart Williams. Beyond the UK action, the card includes several continental contests.
At 2:05, Compiegne hosts the Group Three Prix Hopper, a seven‑horse feature race. Later, at 2:35, Yarmouth’s Novice Stakes will showcase Brilliant Star and Fanciulla Del West. At 3:10, Pantile’s Gift aims to overcome a penalty and secure back‑to‑back victories. Compiegne’s Listed Prix du Mont Dore follows at 3:50, with Olympic Story and Hamandio lining up.
Further down the schedule, Yarmouth’s Eightthreeone will chase successive wins at 4:20, while Wolverhampton’s Consistent Beaune will target another All‑Weather success at 6:30. The day concludes with a series of sprint contests: at 6:42, Martalmix'jac and Esperti clash at Ffos Las; at 7:00, Star Marian looks to preserve a flawless 2026 record at Wolverhampton; and at 7:12, Largy Panic seeks to replicate his Kempton triumph for trainer Ben Clarke. Fans can stay up‑to‑date with the latest racing news, interviews and feature stories through the Sky Sports Racing app, ensuring they never miss a beat of the action.