Wolverhampton Racecourse will host a busy nine-race schedule on Tuesday, 27 January, featuring a mix of handicaps, novice contests, and classified stakes. The Wolverhampton Race Cards 27 January will showcase sprinters, middle-distance runners, and emerging talent across distances ranging from five furlongs to over a mile and a half. Trainers and jockeys will have the opportunity to make early-season statements, while spectators can expect competitive racing throughout the day.
The programme opens at 4:28pm with THE ALWAYS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) over 7f 36y, offering a prize of £9,000. Division I will see How’s The Guvnor, Bungle Bay, Mythical Isle, and Homme de Fer competing to set the early pace, showcasing promising middle-distance talent.
The second part of this opening contest, Division II, runs at 5:00pm over the same distance and prize level. River Wharfe, Koji, Court of Session, and Bad Habits will contest this division, providing a competitive field and ensuring an exciting start to the day’s action.
At 5:30pm, THE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) over 7f 36y with a £10,000 prize brings together five runners, including Horwich, Big Moonrise, Kokushoku, and Lucky Sevens. This race offers a platform for younger horses to gain experience and make their mark early in the season.
The sprinting action resumes at 6:00pm with THE CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) over 5f 21y, carrying £6,000. Nine runners, including Midnight Call, Causin A Commotion, Juno Star, and La Lunita, will test their speed over the short trip, providing a fast-paced contest for sprinters.
At 6:30pm, THE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) covers 1m 5f 219y with a £6,000 prize. Prince Quattro, Chicago Storm, Daaris, and Eagle One will challenge stamina and strategy over the longer distance, making it a key test for horses stepping up in trip.
The 7:00pm race is another HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) over 6f 20y, also worth £6,000. Warrior Queen, He Bangs The Drums, Curated, and Lady Birgma will aim to finish the day’s middle-distance programme strongly, providing a competitive test for sprinters and milers alike.
The 7:30pm FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) takes place over 1m 1f 104y, with a prize of £7,100. Six fillies, including Rajinoora, Rose Cotton, Ghaiyyath Park, and Abila, will compete, highlighting promising female talent at Wolverhampton and offering insight into early-season form.
The closing sprint events feature two divisions of the HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) over 5f 21y, each carrying £6,000. Division I at 8:00pm will see Son of Astar, Alafdhal, Thank The Lord, and Spendmore Lane vying for victory, while Division II at 8:30pm features Street Life, Mini Magna, Amerjeet, and Buraback, providing a competitive finale to the evening.
With a wide range of distances and a mixture of experienced runners and promising newcomers, the Wolverhampton Race Cards 27 January offer a full day of National Hunt racing. The meeting provides an opportunity for observers to assess early-season form while enjoying a structured, competitive programme.
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