Tuesday promises a packed schedule of racing action, with events 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, featuring a twelve‑horse field that will line up at the start. Among the contenders, Nicky Henderson has entered Crystal Island, the promising youngster who impressed on his stable debut at Ascot in December. The colt remains unbeaten under rules and will be looking to add another victory to his fledgling record.
Also taking part is Uptown Dandy, partnered by Ben Pauling and Ben Jones. The six‑year‑old has been a model of consistency, having placed in the top three in six of his seven career starts, and his last outing over the same course and distance was a win.
Expectations are high that he will again produce a bold, front‑running performance. Kings Champion returns after a disappointing run in February, where he faded despite a strong early effort in testing conditions. Now on firmer ground and with Olly Murphy aboard, the gelding hopes the longer distance will coax out a second career win.
Other horses to watch include Rathkenny, Home Made Hero and Fairye Forth, the latter making his second start for trainer Rebecca Curtis. The race at Ffos Las will set the tone for the rest of the day, showcasing a mix of proven talent and emerging prospects. The penultimate race of the programme takes place at Yarmouth, where twelve runners will contest the AKS Skip Hire Services Handicap over seven furlongs.
James Fanshawe fields Philanthropist, a four‑year‑old who has struggled to recapture his best form but is now back at his last winning rating. The horse will also wear cheekpieces for the first time, adding a fresh tactical element that could spark a resurgence.
James Keane enters Miletus, a five‑year‑old who has become something of a runner‑up specialist, having finished second in several recent outings. A first‑time hood may give him the edge he needs to finally break the pattern and claim victory. William Stone’s Dashing Dick, an eight‑year‑old who finished on the odds in his final start of last season at Newmarket, steps back up to seven furlongs in pursuit of a sixth career win. Four‑year‑old Gorgeous Mr George, a three‑time winner at this venue, begins his 2026 campaign over a familiar course and distance.
Although he has succeeded twice on this track, Dylan Cunha’s colt has yet to win off a rating in the 70s, making this a pivotal moment for the connections. Additional entries include Kevin Frost’s Documenting, Jack Jones’s Rogue Allegiance and Harry Davies’s Shimmering Spin, the latter also debuting cheekpieces. The day’s final meeting is at Wolverhampton, where seven horses will line up for the Get Raceday Ready Handicap over the minimum distance.
Tony Carroll’s Midnight Call is in good form and will look to add another win to his recent string of successes. One of the standout mares is the daughter of Caravaggio, who has secured five victories in her last eight starts, including three at this very track and distance.
Now she must overcome a career‑high weight assignment imposed after her recent triumphs. Former course and distance winner Shalaa Asker, a proven performer this winter, will be ridden again by Rob Hornby, hoping to repeat his strong form.
Kevin Philippart De Foy enters 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. Binadham will also don cheekpieces for the first time as he seeks his first win since debuting.
Other notable runners include Em Four for Saffie, partnered by Jamie Osborne, and Diomed Spirit under Stuart Williams. Beyond the UK meetings, the international card continues with several feature races.
At 2:05, Compiegne hosts the Group Three Prix Hopper, a seven‑horse contest that promises high‑quality competition. At 2:35, Yarmouth’s Novice Stakes will see Brilliant Star and Fanciulla Del West battling for early‑season prestige. At 3:10, Pantile’s Gift aims to defy a weight penalty and secure back‑to‑back victories at the same venue.
Later, Compiegne’s Listed Prix du Mont Dore at 3:50 will feature Olympic Story and Hamandio, while Yarmouth’s eight‑three‑one will chase successive wins at 4:20. Wolverhampton’s Consistent Beaune will target another All‑Weather triumph at 6:30, followed by a showdown between Martalmix'jac and Esperti at 6:42 at Ffos Las. At 7:00, Star Marian looks to maintain an unblemished 2026 record at Wolverhampton, and at 7:12, Largy Panic will attempt to replicate his Kempton success for trainer Ben Clarke.
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