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 twelve‑runner contest that should provide plenty of excitement for punters and enthusiasts alike. Leading the field is Crystal Island, trained by the renowned Nicky Henderson. The gelding impressed on his very first start under saddle at Ascot in December, winning convincingly and remaining unbeaten in his brief career.
Henderson will be hoping that the young horse can replicate that form on the softer ground at Ffos Las and continue his perfect record in the National Hunt code. Also featuring is Uptown Dandy, partnered with Ben Pauling and Ben Jones.
The six‑year‑old has a strong résumé, having placed inside the first three on six of his seven starts. His most recent outing saw him win over the same distance and course, so connections will be looking for another bold performance. Kings Champion returns after a disappointing run in February, where he faded after a promising start in testing conditions.
Now on better ground and with a step up in trip, jockey Olly Murphy will be aiming to secure the gelding's second career victory. Other names to watch in the opening race include Rathkenny, Home Made Hero and Fairye Forth, the latter making his second start for trainer Rebecca Curtis. The second race of the day is the AKS Skip Hire Services Handicap at Yarmouth, a seven‑furlong sprint featuring another twelve‑horse field.
Among the contenders, James Fanshawe will have Philanthropist, a four‑year‑old who has been underperforming of late but is now dropped back to his last winning distance. The horse will also be wearing cheekpieces for the first time, adding an extra layer of intrigue for bettors.
James Keane’s five‑year‑old Miletus has a habit of finishing second in recent outings. The trainer hopes that a first‑time hood will give the horse the edge it needs to finally break the runner‑up streak. William Stone’s Dashing Dick, an eight‑year‑old who proved his class by winning at Newmarket last season, steps back up to seven furlongs in pursuit of a sixth career win.
Gorgeous Mr George, a three‑time winner at this venue, begins his 2026 campaign over a familiar course and distance. Although he has won twice here, Dylan Cunha’s four‑year‑old has yet to break the 70‑plus barrier, making his performance a point of interest. Additional runners include Kevin Frost’s Documenting, Jack Jones’s Rogue Allegiance and Harry Davies’s Shimmering Spin, the latter also donning cheek‑pieces for the first time.
At Wolverhampton, the Get Raceday Ready Handicap will be contested over the minimum distance. Tony Carroll’s Midnight Call is in good recent form and will be looking to add another win to his record. A five‑year‑old mare, the daughter of the celebrated sprinter Caravaggio, has won five of her last eight starts, including three victories at Wolverhampton over the same trip.
However, she now faces a career‑high weight after her recent success, presenting a real test of her stamina and speed. Previous winner Shalaa Asker, who has been in fine form this winter with several wins and placings, will be ridden by Rob Hornby as he attempts to add another victory to his résumé.
Kevin Philippart De Foy’s Binadham, a horse that finished sixth in the Norfolk Stakes as a two‑year‑old and has placed third in both of his starts at Dunstall Park, will be trying cheekpieces for the first time in pursuit of his first win since debuting. Other horses to keep an eye on at Wolverhampton include Em Four, ridden by Saffie Osborne and Jamie Osborne, and Diomed Spirit, under the guidance of Stuart Williams. The day's schedule continues with a series of featured races across the three venues. At 2:05, Compiegne hosts the Group Three Prix Hopper with a seven‑horse field.
At 2:35, Yarmouth presents the Novice Stakes starring Brilliant Star and Fanciulla Del West. At 3:10, Pantile’s Gift aims to overcome a penalty and secure back‑to‑back victories at Yarmouth. At 3:50, Compiegne’s Listed Prix du Mont Dore features Olympic Story and Hamandio.
At 4:20, Yarmouth’s Eightthreeone seeks consecutive wins. At 6:30, Wolverhampton’s Consistent Beaune chases another all‑weather success.
At 6:42, Ffos Las sees a showdown between Martalmix’jac and Esperti. At 7:00, Star Marian looks to preserve an unbeaten 2026 record at Wolverhampton. Finally, at 7:12, Largy Panic attempts to replicate his Kempton triumph for trainer Ben Clarke at Ffos Las.
Overall, the card offers a blend of seasoned campaigners and promising newcomers, each with their own storylines and ambitions. Whether you are a seasoned punter or a casual fan, the day’s action promises plenty of drama, tactical battles, and the occasional surprise. Stay tuned to Sky Sports Racing for live coverage, expert analysis, and post‑race interviews that will bring the excitement of the turf straight to your screen.