Sky Sports Racing to broadcast live coverage from Chepstow, Lingfield and Wolverhampton

Sky Sports Racing has confirmed its broadcast schedule for Tuesday, 18 August 2026, with live coverage extending across Chepstow, Lingfield, and Wolverhampton. The day’s racing programme begins with daytime action at Lingfield before moving to the feature contest at Chepstow, concluding with a six-race card at Wolverhampton in the evening.

The primary focus at Chepstow is the Bailey Family Investments / EBF Maiden Stakes, which pits two promising two-year-olds against each other. Grove Street, trained by Brian Meehan, faces Avionics, trained by Andrew Balding. Grove Street enters the contest following a strong debut at Sandown, where he was narrowly defeated by Quest For Stars. That race’s form has since proven robust, with Quest For Stars winning the Stonehenge Stakes and fourth-placed King High taking a novice race at Newbury.

Avionics presents a credible challenge, having shown significant improvement in a race at Salisbury before a disappointing run at Ffos Las. Balding’s charge was described as being too free during that previous outing, suggesting that a more settled pace could lead to further progress. Other contenders in the maiden include La Bassette, who was given a considerate ride at Glorious Goodwood, and Talamon, a newcomer by George Boughey and half-brother to Grade 1 winner Fev Rover.

At Lingfield, the Free Tips on attheraces.com Handicap features My Old Mate, who is bidding for a hat-trick. The Gary and Josh Moore-trained horse has progressed with each run since the removal of headgear, securing two consecutive wins at Windsor. Despite carrying an 11lb penalty, My Old Mate retains the support of jockey Jude Fernandes, whose 7lb claim may prove pivotal. The only other in-form runner noted is Henfield, who won at Lingfield, while Perfect Ruler is viewed as an unexposed contender capable of a career-best effort.

The evening programme at Wolverhampton centres on the Visit Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk To Book Now Handicap. Percy’s Lad returns to winning ways after capitalising on a low mark at Kempton, while Spaceman, the least exposed runner, impressed at Dunstall Park before a creditable handicap debut. Inside Story, who finished second over course and distance last time, and Haadeer, who placed third at Doncaster, are also among the key contenders for the Fahey stable and others.