A sharp winter afternoon under the Wolverhampton lights will set the stage for a competitive and varied eight-race flat programme on Friday, February 6, as the Dubai Duty Free-sponsored Tapeta circuit hosts Friday Afternoon Racing – Ft. R&B Disco DJ. Running from 1:12pm to 4:52pm, the card will blend depth, stamina, and tactical speed, building steadily toward the feature Race 7 – Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap, a Class 2 GBBPlus contest offering a winner’s share of £12,988 and shaping as the clear focal point of the day.
The meeting will open at 1:12pm with Race 1 – Join The Midnite Movement Handicap, a Class 6 event for 4yo+ runners over 6f20y. With 10 runners declared and a winner’s share of £4,711, the opener will demand early sharpness and precise positioning, setting the tempo for the afternoon on a track where pace control often proves decisive.
At 1:42pm, Race 2 – Novice Stakes will follow, a compact but intriguing Class 4 contest for 4yo+ runners over the same 6f20y trip. With just four runners competing for a £5,400 winner’s share, margins will be slim and tactical awareness will matter as much as raw ability.
The middle section of the card will be shaped by a trio of Class 6 races over 7f36y. Race 3 – Classified Stakes (Div I) at 2:12pm will bring together 11 runners chasing a £3,140 winner’s share, before Race 4 – Classified Stakes (Div II) at 2:42pm narrows slightly to a 10-runner field over the same distance and prize structure. These races will test rhythm and race-reading, particularly on the Wolverhampton Tapeta, where late momentum often decides tightly packed finishes.
At 3:17pm, Race 5 – Handicap, another Class 6 contest for 4yo+, will again stretch runners over 7f36y, with 11 declared and £3,140 awaiting the winner. This will be followed at 3:52pm by Race 6 – Handicap, restricted to 3yo runners, also over 7f36y. With 11 runners lining up, this race will offer a valuable insight into developing profiles stepping into competitive handicap company.
Attention will then turn sharply to the feature at 4:22pm, Race 7 – Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap, a staying Class 2 GBBPlus race for 4yo+ runners over a demanding 2m120y. With six runners declared, quality will replace quantity as stamina and composure come to the fore.
The field brings together Roaring Legend, partnered by Sean Levey for Olly Murphy, Prydwen under Liam Wright for George Scott, Enemy ridden by Edward Greatrex for Ian Williams, Brasil Power with Pat Cosgrave for George Boughey, Sax Appeal guided by Callum Shepherd for Charlie Johnston, and Ribble Vibe partnered by Cieren Fallon for David O’Meara. With a £12,988 winner’s share on offer, this contest is expected to be a measured yet decisive examination of staying ability and tactical patience.
The afternoon will conclude at 4:52pm with Race 8 – Midnite Handicap, a Class 3 contest for 4yo+ runners over 1m4f51y. Eight runners will compete for a £7,956 winner’s share, providing a strong closing note to a card designed to reward consistency and adaptability.
From sprint handicaps to a stamina-testing feature, Wolverhampton Racecards 6 February are set to deliver an engaging and well-balanced afternoon, where progressive profiles, seasoned performers, and tactical nuance will combine under the Tapeta lights.
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