Tuesday promises a packed schedule of racing action, with three meetings featured live on Sky Sports Racing: Ffos Las, Wolverhampton and Yarmouth. The opening contest at Ffos Las will see a twelve‑horse field line up for the South West Rail Solutions Ltd Novices' Hurdle. Among the entries, Nicky Henderson has entered Crystal Island, the promising youngster who impressed on his stable debut at Ascot in December. The colt will be looking to add another victory to his perfect record under National Hunt rules and to confirm that his early form was no fluke.
Also taking the start is Uptown Dandy, partnered by Ben Pauling and Ben Jones. The six‑year‑old has been remarkably consistent, finishing inside the first three on six of his seven career starts, and his last outing over the same course and distance produced a win.
Expectations are high that he will again produce a bold, front‑running performance. Kings Champion, who failed to live up to his odds‑on status when last seen in February after a strong early run that faded in testing conditions, returns on firmer ground. Trainer Olly Murphy hopes the longer trip will suit the gelding and deliver his second career victory.
Other notable runners include Rathkenny, Home Made Hero and Fairye Forth, who is making his second start for trainer Rebecca Curtis. The field will be competitive, and the race should provide a useful early test for the novices. The penultimate race of the day takes place at Yarmouth, where a seven‑furlong handicap sponsored by AKS Skip Hire Services will feature another twelve‑horse field. James Fanshawe will field Philanthropist, a four‑year‑old who has struggled to repeat his earlier form but is now back at his last winning distance.
The horse will also wear cheekpieces for the first time, adding a new tactical element that could spark a turnaround. 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 will be looking to convert those close calls into a win. William Stone’s eight‑year‑old Dashing Dick, who justified his favoritism at Newmarket late last season, steps back up to seven furlongs in pursuit of a sixth career victory. Gorgeous Mr George, a three‑time winner at this course, will launch his 2026 campaign over a distance and track where he has already claimed two victories. However, Dylan Cunha’s four‑year‑old still needs to win at a rating in the 70s to break his current barrier.
Other runners to watch include Kevin Frost’s Documenting, Jack Jones’s Rogue Allegiance and Harry Davies’s Shimmering Spin, the latter also wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Wolverhampton’s Get Raceday Ready Handicap will be contested over the minimum distance by seven runners. Tony Carroll’s Midnight Call, a mare descended from the great Caravaggio, has recorded five wins in her last eight starts, including three at this venue and distance.
The five‑year‑old now faces a career‑high rating after her recent success, and she will need to rise to the challenge. Former course and distance winner Shalaa Asker, who has enjoyed a strong winter campaign with several wins and placings, returns with Rob Hornby aboard. Kevin Philippart De Foy’s Binadham, a horse that finished sixth in the Norfolk Stakes as a two‑year‑old and has taken third on both of his starts at Dunstall Park, will be fitted with cheekpieces for the first time as he seeks his inaugural win since debuting.
Additional entries to keep an eye on at Wolverhampton include Em Four, partnered by Saffie and Jamie Osborne, and Diomed Spirit under Stuart Williams. The day’s schedule also includes a series of featured races on the card: - 2.05 Compiegne – Group Three Prix Hopper, a seven‑horse field competing in a feature contest. - 2.35 Yarmouth – Novice Stakes highlighted by Brilliant Star and Fanciulla Del West.
- 3.10 Yarmouth – Pantile’s Gift aims to overcome a penalty and secure back‑to‑back wins. - 3.50 Compiegne – Listed Prix du Mont Dore featuring Olympic Story and Hamandio.
- 4.20 Yarmouth – Eightthreeone looks for consecutive victories. - 6.30 Wolverhampton – Consistent Beaune targets another all‑weather success.
- 6.42 Ffos Las – Martalmix'jac and Esperti clash in a late‑day showdown. - 7.00 Wolverhampton – Star Marian strives to maintain a flawless 2026 record.
- 7.12 Ffos Las – Largy Panic seeks to follow up a Kempton win for trainer Ben Clarke. Overall, the card offers a blend of seasoned campaigners, promising novices and a few horses stepping up in distance or trying new equipment such as cheekpieces and hoods.
Fans can stay up to date with the latest racing news, interviews and feature stories on their mobile devices, ensuring they never miss a moment of the action. The day concludes with a modestly average card at Le Mans, but the excitement across the three venues should keep racing enthusiasts thoroughly entertained.