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 first race of the day at Ffos Las will see a twelve‑horse field line up for the South West Rail Solutions Ltd Novices' Hurdle, a contest that should provide an early showcase of emerging talent.
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 National Hunt rules, so Henderson will be eager to see him build on that early success and perhaps cement his reputation as a future star. Also featuring at Ffos Las is Uptown Dandy, who will be partnered by Ben Pauling and Ben Jones.
The six‑year‑old has a solid record over the same course and distance, having finished inside the first three on six of his seven career starts. With such consistency, connections will be hoping for yet another bold performance. Kings Champion returns after a disappointing run in February, where he faded after a strong early effort in testing conditions.
Now on firmer ground, trainer Olly Murphy will be looking to give the gelding a longer trip in the hope that the change will coax a second career victory. Other runners worth noting include Rathkenny, Home Made Hero and Fairye Forth, the latter making his second start for trainer Rebecca Curtis. The day’s penultimate race takes place at Yarmouth, where a competitive twelve‑horse field will contest the AKS Skip Hire Services Handicap over seven furlongs.
Among the entries, Philanthropist catches the eye for James Fanshawe. 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, offering a fresh tactical angle for the jockey. James Keane’s five‑year‑old Miletus has developed a habit of finishing second in recent outings.
Equipped with a hood for the first time, the horse may finally break the pattern and secure a win. William Stone’s eight‑year‑old Dashing Dick concluded last season on a high note by winning at Newmarket as the favorite. He steps back up to seven furlongs at Yarmouth with an eye on a sixth career triumph.
Three‑time Yarmouth winner Gorgeous Mr George will open his 2026 campaign over a familiar course and distance, having already won twice there. However, Dylan Cunha’s four‑year‑old still seeks a victory at a rating in the 70s, a hurdle that could test his class. Other notable entries include Kevin Frost’s Documenting, Jack Jones’s Rogue Allegiance and Harry Davies’s Shimmering Spin, the latter also making his debut in cheek‑pieces.
Racing fans can stay up‑to‑date with the latest news, interviews and features via the Sky Sports Racing app, ensuring they never miss a story from the track. At Wolverhampton, seven horses will line up for the Get Raceday Ready Handicap over the minimum distance. Tony Carroll’s Midnight Call looks to add another win to a recent run of good form.
The daughter of the celebrated sprinter Caravaggio has been in fine form, securing five wins from her last eight starts, including three at Wolverhampton over the same distance. Now she faces a career‑high weight after a successful outing a few weeks ago, a test that will reveal whether she can maintain her dominance under added pressure. Previous course and distance winner Shalaa Asker has enjoyed a strong winter campaign, collecting several victories and placings.
Rob Hornby will be aboard for this attempt to repeat his success. Kevin Philippart De Foy’s Binadham is another intriguing prospect.
After a sixth‑place finish in the Norfolk Stakes as a juvenile and two third‑place efforts at Dunstall Park, the horse will try cheekpieces for the first time in pursuit of his first win since debuting. Additional runners to watch include Em Four, ridden by Saffie Osborne and Jamie Osborne, and Diomed Spirit under Stuart Williams. Later in the programme, the schedule continues with a series of featured races: at 2.05 pm the Group Three Prix Hopper at Compiegne will see a field of seven contest the event; at 2.35 pm Yarmouth hosts the Novice Stakes starring Brilliant Star and Fanciulla Del West; at 3.10 pm Pantile’s Gift aims to overcome a penalty and secure back‑to‑back wins at Yarmouth; at 3.50 pm the Listed Prix du Mont Dore at Compiegne features Olympic Story and Hamandio; at 4.20 pm Yarmouth’s Eightthreeone looks for successive victories; at 6.30 pm Wolverhampton’s Consistent Beaune chases another All‑Weather win; at 6.42 pm Ffos Las presents a clash between Martalmix'jac and Esperti; at 7.00 pm Wolverhampton’s Star Marian seeks to preserve an unbeaten 2026 record; and at 7.12 pm Ffos Las’s Largy Panic aims to follow up a Kempton win for trainer Ben Clarke. The day concludes with a modest card at Le Mans, rounding out a busy and varied racing calendar.