A crisp midweek programme played out at Warwick Farm on Wednesday, February 4, as the Australian Turf Club delivered a seven-race card that placed the emphasis firmly on timing, control, and execution. Racing ran from 2:20pm to 5:50pm, with conditions rewarding runners that travelled smoothly and finished with intent. The meeting found its focal point early in Race 2, the Inglis Xtra Bonus Plate, a $100,000 contest that set the competitive standard for the afternoon and shaped the rhythm of the card.
Poise and preparation were on full display from the outset in Race 1 – Arrowfield Graduates Handicap. Feminino opened the meeting with authority, travelling strongly under T Clark before asserting late control. Trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, the winner stopped the clock at 1:23.13, holding off Double Vision and Superata in a performance that set a confident tone for the stable.
The feature arrived swiftly with Race 2 – Inglis Xtra Bonus Plate and it delivered a performance worthy of top billing. Journeyman showed sharp acceleration under C Schofield, taking command at the right moment to secure the $100,000 prize. Trained by Richard and Will Freedman, the winner crossed the line in 1:09.22, with Hay Street and Buckeye filling the placings after a genuinely run contest that highlighted early-season speed.
Consistency was the hallmark of Race 3 – Ranvet Handicap, where Decorum produced a polished display for jockey T Berry. Trained by Michael Freedman, the winner settled into rhythm early before quickening decisively to score in 1:22.51, keeping Little Iris and Crimson Wings at bay.
The pace lifted again in Race 4 – Asahi Super Dry Handicap, as Signor Tortoni delivered a decisive performance over the sprint trip. J Collett executed a measured ride for trainer Ron Quinton, with the winner stopping the clock at 1:10.00 after asserting clear control late, ahead of Unstopabull and Clear Proof.
Speed and balance came together in Race 5 – Paulele First Yearlings Handicap. Big Red Tequila travelled with confidence throughout before accelerating cleanly under S Clipperton. Trained by Joseph Pride, the winner recorded a sharp 1:03.63, proving too strong for Flightcrew and Vanessi in the closing stages.
Stamina took centre stage in Race 6 – Ole Kirk First Yearlings Handicap, where Assailant delivered a resolute staying performance. Partnered by A Hyeronimus and trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, the winner handled the longer trip with authority, stopping the clock at 2:28.61 to finish ahead of Lunar Lover and Subarctic.
The meeting concluded on a high note with Race 7 – Tab Handicap, as Heat Missile produced a strong late surge under T Clark. Another success for the Waterhouse and Bott partnership, the winner clocked 1:22.39, closing the day with a performance that reflected composure and timing holding off Vienna Vixen and Copacabana.
As the final runners returned to scale, Warwick Farm Race Results 4 February stood as a reminder of how midweek racing often rewards discipline over flair. Across seven races, precision riding, well-judged tactics, and prepared stables shaped a meeting that delivered clarity, competitiveness, and deserved winners from start to finish.
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