The Tuesday racing schedule is packed with flat meetings at Brighton, Lingfield, Ripon and Wolverhampton, all broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. Among the highlights, half‑sister to the celebrated Pierre Bonnard, Jessica, will make her third start in the second race at Wolverhampton – the EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes – and will be aiming for her first win. Jessica is a €200,000 yearling who shares the same dam as the Ballydoyle Group One winner and is also a half‑sibling to the Group Two‑placed mare Crepe Suzette. She is entered by Amo Racing, and trainer David Egan will be handling her.
Jessica comes into the race after a promising second‑place finish at Newmarket last month, a performance that bodes well given that the race’s favourite, Beguiled, is also contesting the Fillies' Mile. The pedigree and recent form suggest Jessica could be a serious contender for the maiden prize. Also featured in the programme is Phalanx Nation, representing owner‑trainer Archie Watson.
The filly is slated to run in the Redcar Two‑Year‑Old Trophy in October, but today she will contest a maiden race after having finished third in each of her two starts. While her form looks encouraging, she has not raced since May, meaning she must overcome a considerable lay‑off if she hopes to turn that third‑place record into a win. Another promising youngster is Iris Olivia, who showed a marked improvement in her debut outing. Ridden by Rossa Ryan, the filly appears to be progressing nicely and could be a factor in today’s race.
James Doyle will travel to Lingfield to take the mount on Storm Force, a horse owned by Wathnan Racing, for the Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Novice Stakes. Storm Force, a son of Starspangledbanner, is making his first start at Lingfield after a win at Southwell. The Fahey brothers, Richard and Peter, have only entered three runners at Lingfield in the past five years, making this a notable appearance.
The horse travelled impeccably in its previous outing with Doyle aboard and should be able to repeat that performance under the current weight penalty. Among the remaining runners, Gold Star Gazing is likely to be the best placed challenger. The five‑year‑old is looking for his maiden victory on his fifth start and carries a rating of 77.
While respectable, he may need a little extra to outstay the Fahey‑trained Storm Force. Blazing Gaden, a seasoned hurdler with seven starts over obstacles, made his flat debut over six furlongs and finished behind Storm Force. The experience gained from that first attempt should serve him well today, and he may be able to improve on his previous placing. Fans can stay up to date with the latest racing news, interviews and feature stories on their mobile devices, ensuring they never miss a beat of the action.
Turning to the Ripon card, the third race of the day is the 21 Engineer Regiment Sapper Nursery Handicap, where two previous winners, Lexington Boom and Roman Crystal, will clash. Lexington Boom drops back into nursery company for the first time on his fourth start after a solid win at Beverley last month, which earned him a four‑pound weight increase.
The horse still has room for development and could be a strong contender. Roman Crystal, the last‑time‑out winner, has visited the track five times, securing a solitary victory but also finishing strongly behind Gimcrack winner Arapaho Gold at Thirsk.
He led from start to finish at Ayr in his most recent outing, holding on to win comfortably, and will be looking to repeat that performance today. Lady Dublin arrives as the top‑rated runner in the field, having won two of her last three starts. However, a sub‑par run at Newmarket has raised questions about her current form.
She will need to rediscover her best shape if she hopes to be competitive in this handicap. The day’s programme also includes a series of notable fixtures across the country: a fair eight‑race card at Deauville; a 2:10 race at Ripon where five‑time course winner Cosmos Raj will chase a sixth victory; a 4:20 contest at Lingfield featuring Hope Rising targeting a fourth win; a 4:48 race at Ripon where Catton Lady will attempt to overcome a four‑pound weight increase; a 4:55 meeting at Lingfield with Musical Soldier seeking a fourth success; and finally an 8:45 start at Brighton where Serenity Dream aims to secure a hat‑trick of wins. Overall, Tuesday promises a vibrant mix of established talent and emerging prospects. Whether it is Jessica’s bid for a maiden victory, Storm Force’s attempt to capitalize on a recent win, or the seasoned campaigners at Ripon looking to add to their tallies, there is plenty for racing enthusiasts to anticipate.
Keep an eye on Sky Sports Racing for live coverage, expert commentary, and in‑depth analysis throughout the day.