The Tuesday racing schedule promises a full day of action across several venues, with flat meetings at Brighton, Lingfield, Ripon and Wolverhampton all being broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. Among the highlights is the second race at Wolverhampton – the Free Digital Racecard EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes – where a promising three‑year‑old filly named Jessica, a half‑sister to the talented Pierre Bonnard, will make her third start in pursuit of her first win. Jessica is a €200,000 yearling who shares her dam with the Ballydoyle Group One winner and is also a half‑sibling to the Group Two‑placed mare Crepe Suzette. The filly is entered by Amo Racing and will be guided by trainer David Egan, who has already guided her to a respectable second place at Newmarket last month.
That performance suggests she is improving, especially as the race’s favorite, Beguiled, is contesting the Fillies' Mile, leaving a genuine opportunity for Jessica to step up and claim the prize. Also featuring in the Wolverhampton card is Phalanx Nation, a two‑year‑old filly owned by Archie Watson and slated for the Redcar Two‑Year‑Old Trophy in October.
Phalanx Nation arrives at Wolverhampton having finished third in each of her two starts, indicating consistency, but she has not raced since May. The break could affect her form, and she will need to find her rhythm quickly if she hopes to turn her third‑place finishes into a maiden victory. Another youngster, Iris Olivia, showed encouraging progress in her debut and is now partnered with jockey Rossa Ryan.
The connections believe she possesses the potential to continue improving, and the race will be a useful gauge of her development. At Lingfield, veteran jockey James Doyle will mount Storm Force for Wathnan Racing in the Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Novice Stakes.
Storm Force, a son of the prolific sire Starspangledbanner, arrives on the back of a win at Southwell. This marks only the third time in five years that the Fahey brothers, Richard and Peter, have entered a runner at Lingfield, and they will be keen to see if their horse can replicate his recent success. Doyle described the horse’s previous run as “a dream,” noting that Storm Force travelled effortlessly and finished strongly, suggesting he could be a serious contender under the current weight allowance. Among the remaining runners, Gold Star Gazing stands out as a horse seeking his first win in his fifth start.
With a rating of 77, he is respectable but may need a little extra to outpace the Fahey entry. Blazing Gaden, a seven‑time hurdler, made his flat debut over six furlongs and was beaten by Storm Force.
The experience should have given him valuable insight into the demands of flat racing, and his connections hope he can translate that learning into a better placing this time around. The day’s card also includes a seven‑race meeting at Ripon, where the third race pits two previous winners against each other in the 21 Engineer Regiment Sapper Nursery Handicap.
Lexington Boom, a four‑year‑old who has dropped into nursery company for the first time, is making his fourth start after a solid win at Beverley last month. That victory saw his handicap rise by four pounds, but the connections believe there is still room for further improvement. Roman Crystal, the other former winner, has visited the Ripon track five times, securing a single win but also showing promise by finishing behind Gimcrack winner Arapaho Gold at Thirsk.
In his most recent outing at Ayr, Roman Crystal led from start to finish and held on to win comfortably, indicating he can handle a strong pace and finish strongly. The race is expected to be a close contest between these two seasoned juveniles. Also noteworthy is Lady Dublin, who arrives as the top‑rated runner after winning two of her last three starts.
However, a sub‑par performance at Newmarket has left her connections eager to see her regain her form and challenge for a place in this competitive handicap. Beyond the main races, Sky Sports Racing continues to provide comprehensive coverage, including the latest racing news, interviews, and feature stories accessible via mobile devices.
Fans can stay up‑to‑date with breaking news and in‑depth analysis throughout the day. The racing programme also lists several other contests across the country: - Deauville will host an eight‑race card, offering a range of opportunities for both flat and jump horses. - At Ripon, the five‑time course winner Cosmos Raj will aim for a sixth victory at 2.10.
- Lingfield’s 4.20 slot features Hope Rising, who is targeting her fourth win of the season. - At 4.48, Catton Lady will attempt to overcome a four‑pound penalty at Ripon. - Musical Soldier, also at Lingfield (4.55), is looking for a fourth win. - Finally, at 8.45, Serenity Dream will try to secure a hat‑trick of victories at Brighton.
Overall, Tuesday promises a packed schedule with plenty of storylines to follow, from Jessica’s quest for a maiden win at Wolverhampton to seasoned campaigners like Lexington Boom and Roman Crystal battling for supremacy in the Ripon nursery handicap. Whether you are a seasoned punter or a casual fan, the day’s action offers something for everyone, and Sky Sports Racing will be there to bring every moment to your screen.