Tuesday promises a packed racing schedule, with action streaming live on Sky Sports Racing from three venues: Ffos Las, Wolverhampton, and Yarmouth. The day kicks off at Ffos Las with the South West Rail Solutions Ltd Novices' Hurdle, featuring a twelve‑horse field. Among the runners, Nicky Henderson has entered Crystal Island, the promising youngster who impressed on his stable debut at Ascot in December.
The colt remains unbeaten under National Hunt rules and will be eager to build on that early success. Also taking the start are Ben Pauling and Ben Jones aboard Uptown Dandy, a six‑year‑old who has shown remarkable consistency, finishing inside the first three on six of his seven career starts. The horse last won over the same course and distance, so connections expect another strong 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 hopes the step up in trip will coax a second career win from the gelding. Other notable entries include Rathkenny, Home Made Hero, and Fairye Forth, who is making his second start for trainer Rebecca Curtis.
The next meeting is at Yarmouth, where the AKS Skip Hire Services Handicap over seven furlongs will see another twelve‑horse field. Philanthropist, trained by James Fanshawe, is an intriguing prospect.
After a string of sub‑par runs, the four‑year‑old has been dropped back to his last winning distance and will wear cheekpieces for the first time, a change that could spark a resurgence. Miletus, a five‑year‑old who has repeatedly finished second, will try to finally break the runner‑up habit with the aid of a new hood. William Stone’s Dashing Dick enjoyed a strong finish to last season, winning at Newmarket as the favorite. The eight‑year‑old now steps back up to seven furlongs at Yarmouth in pursuit of a sixth career victory.
Three‑time course winner Gorgeous Mr George will launch his 2026 campaign over a familiar trip; although he has won twice at the venue, he has yet to succeed when carrying a weight in the 70s, a barrier his trainer Dylan Cunha hopes to overcome. Additional runners to watch include Kevin Frost’s Documenting, Jack Jones’s Rogue Allegiance, and Harry Davies’s Shimmering Spin, the latter also debuting cheekpieces.
At Wolverhampton, the Get Raceday Ready Handicap over the minimum distance will feature seven runners. Tony Carroll’s Midnight Call aims to extend his recent good form. The daughter of the celebrated sprinter Caravaggio has been in fine shape, winning five of her last eight outings, including three at this track and distance.
The five‑year‑old now faces a career‑high weight after a strong performance a fortnight ago. Previous winner Shalaa Asker returns in good form after a winter campaign filled with victories and placings, with Rob Hornby back in the saddle. Binadham, trained by Kevin Philippart De Foy, is another horse to watch.
The colt finished sixth in the Norfolk Stakes as a two‑year‑old and has placed third in both of his starts at Dunstall Park. He will also debut cheekpieces as he seeks his first win since his debut. Other entries include Em Four for jockey Saffie and Jamie Osborne, and Diomed Spirit for Stuart Williams.
The broadcast will also feature a series of international highlights: at 2:05 am, Compiegne hosts the Group Three Prix Hopper with a seven‑horse field; at 2:35 am, Yarmouth’s Novice Stakes will see Brilliant Star and Fanciulla Del West contest the race; at 3:10 am, Pantile’s Gift aims to defy a penalty and secure back‑to‑back victories at Yarmouth; at 3:50 am, Compiegne’s Listed Prix du Mont Dore will feature Olympic Story and Hamandio; at 4:20 am, Yarmouth’s Eightthreeone looks for successive wins; at 6:30 am, Wolverhampton’s Consistent Beaune pursues another all‑weather success; at 6:42 am, Ffos Las will see Martalmix’jac and Esperti clash; at 7:00 am, Wolverhampton’s Star Marian targets an unbeaten 2026 record; and at 7:12 am, Ffos Las’s Largy Panic aims to follow up a Kempton victory for trainer Ben Clarke. The day concludes with a modest card at Le Mans. Racing enthusiasts can stay up‑to‑date with the latest news, interviews, and feature stories from Sky Sports Racing directly on their mobile devices, ensuring they never miss a beat of the action.