The Tuesday racing schedule is packed with a variety of flat events taking place at several venues, including Brighton, Lingfield, Ripon and Wolverhampton, all broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. Among the day's highlights is a promising young filly named Jessica, who will make her third career start in the second race at Wolverhampton – the Free Digital Racecard EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes – and will be looking to secure her first win.
Jessica is a yearling worth €200,000 and shares her dam with a Group One winner trained by the renowned Ballydoyle stable. She is also a half‑sister to Crepe Suzette, a filly that has already placed in a Group Two contest. The two entries from Amo Racing are both trained by David Egan, and Jessica arrives at Wolverhampton after a respectable second‑place finish at Newmarket last month.
That form bodes well, especially as the race’s favorite, Beguiled, is entered in the prestigious Fillies' Mile, leaving an opening for Jessica to capitalize. Another notable contender is Phalanx Nation, representing trainer Archie Watson. The filly is slated for the Redcar Two‑Year‑Old Trophy in October but will take a run at Wolverhampton first. She has shown consistency, finishing third in each of her two starts to date, and her form suggests she could be ready to turn that third‑place habit into a victory.
However, she has not raced since May, so she will need to shake off a several‑month lay‑off if she hopes to become a three‑time lucky winner. Iris Olivia, riding under the guidance of jockey Rossa Ryan, made a noticeable improvement in her debut outing and appears to be progressing nicely. Her connections are optimistic that the extra experience will translate into a stronger performance today.
At Lingfield, James Doyle will be aboard Storm Force for the Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Novice Stakes. The horse, owned by Wathnan Racing, will face three rivals in this contest. Storm Force is the third runner entered by the Fahey brothers – Richard and Peter – in five years at Lingfield.
The colt comes into the race fresh from a victory at Southwell, where he travelled exceptionally well under Doyle’s control and finished as the clear winner. The Fahey partnership expects another bold effort from the horse, especially given the weight penalty it will carry. Among the remaining runners, Gold Star Gazing stands out as a potential challenger. The five‑year‑old is seeking his first win in his fifth start and carries a rating of 77.
While he possesses solid ability, he may need an extra spark to overcome the Fahey entry. Blazing Gaden, a seven‑time hurdler, made his flat debut over six furlongs in a race that saw him finish behind Storm Force.
The experience should serve him well as he attempts to improve his flat form. The racing card at Ripon features a seven‑race program, with the third race – the 21 Engineer Regiment Sapper Nursery Handicap – pitting two previous winners against each other: Lexington Boom and Roman Crystal.
Lexington Boom is stepping down in class for the first time on his fourth start after a convincing win at Beverley last month, which earned him a four‑pound rating increase. The colt looks capable of adding more victories to his record.
Roman Crystal, the other former winner, has contested five runs at Ripon, winning once. He showed promise when he finished behind Gimcrack winner Arapaho Gold at Thirsk and then led from start to finish at Ayr, securing a decisive win.
Expect a strong effort from him as well. Lady Dublin arrives as the top‑rated filly in this race, having won two of her last three outings.
However, a sub‑par performance at Newmarket has left her connections eager to see her resume her upward trajectory and contend for the prize. In addition to the main events, the schedule includes several other noteworthy contests across the country. At Deauville, an eight‑race card is set to provide further action for fans.
At Ripon, Cosmos Raj, a five‑time winner at the course, will aim for a sixth triumph at 2:10. Lingfield will see Hope Rising chase a fourth victory at 4:20, while Catton Lady attempts to overcome a four‑pound weight increase at 4:48. Musical Soldier, also at Lingfield, targets a fourth win at 4:55. Finally, at Brighton, Serenity Dream will try to secure a hat‑trick at 8:45.
For those who want to stay up‑to‑date with the latest developments in horse racing, Sky Sports Racing offers a comprehensive suite of news, interviews and feature stories accessible via mobile devices. Whether you are following a promising maiden like Jessica, tracking seasoned campaigners such as Storm Force, or keeping an eye on the seasoned veterans at Ripon, the channel provides all the information you need to follow the sport closely. Overall, Tuesday promises a diverse and exciting slate of flat racing across multiple venues.
With a mix of emerging talent, seasoned contenders, and intriguing storylines – from Jessica’s quest for a maiden win to the seasoned rivalry between Lexington Boom and Roman Crystal – fans can expect plenty of drama, tactical battles and, potentially, some surprise results. Tune in to Sky Sports Racing to catch every moment of the action.