Wolverhampton Racecourse will take centre stage under the lights on Tuesday, February 3, as the Tuesday Floodlit meeting brings together a competitive seven-race programme running from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. With a mix of handicaps, a restricted maiden, and testing distances on the Tapeta surface, the evening promises sharp pace, tactical riding, and decisive finishes, all anchored by a strong mid-card feature that adds depth and balance to the fixture.
The action will begin at 5:30pm with Race 1, the Golden Goals Handicap, a Class 6 contest for horses aged four and above. Run over 7f36y, the race will feature nine runners competing for a winner’s share of £4,711, offering an early test of positioning and late acceleration as the floodlit card gets underway.
At 6:00pm, Race 2 will see the Midnite Handicap take place, a Class 4 event for 4yo+ horses over 6f20y. With seven runners lining up for £4,972, the contest is expected to reward speed and tactical awareness around Wolverhampton’s turning sprint track.
The evening’s feature arrives at 6:30pm with Race 3, the Midnite Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses in Bands C/D). Classified as a GBB Race, Class 4, and open to 3–5yo horses, the race will be run over 6f20y and will feature seven runners competing for a prize of £5,400. As the most valuable contest on the card, the maiden stakes will offer a key platform for emerging talent, with progression and composure under the lights expected to be decisive.
Stamina will come into focus at 7:00pm with Race 4, the Midnite Movement Handicap, a Class 5 contest for horses aged four and above. Run over a testing 1m5f219y, the race will feature 10 runners competing for £3,716, placing emphasis on pace judgment and sustained effort over the extended trip.
Attention will return to middle distances at 7:30pm for Race 5, another Midnite Handicap, this time a Class 4 event for 4yo+ horses. Contested over 1m1f104y, the race will see seven runners line up for a winner’s share of £4,972, offering a balanced test of speed and stamina.
The sprint specialists will take over at 8:00pm with Race 6, a Class 5 Handicap for three-year-olds, run over 5f21y. With eight runners competing for £3,716, the race is expected to be fast-paced, where sharp breaks and early positioning will be crucial.
The meeting will conclude at 8:30pm with Race 7, a Class 6 Handicap for 3yo horses over 1m142y. A full field of 12 runners will contest the closing race for £3,140, rounding off the evening with a competitive finale under the Wolverhampton lights.
With a structured progression from sprints to staying trips, a valuable restricted maiden at its core, and consistent prize money throughout, Wolverhampton Racecards 3 February are set to deliver an engaging and well-balanced evening of all-weather racing.
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