A distinguished midweek programme under the auspices of the Australian Turf Club is set to unfold at Warwick Farm Racecourse on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. The seven-race card will showcase a carefully selected assembly of thoroughbreds across sprint and middle-distance events, offering a rigorous examination of speed, stamina, and tactical precision.
Prize money for the meeting ranges from $60,000 to $100,000, reflecting the high calibre of competition, and drawing attention from leading trainers and racing enthusiasts alike.
The card opens with the Paulele First Yearlings Handicap at 2:55 PM over 1,400 metres, carrying a total stake of $100,000. Among the entries, Nordic Viking, Gus The Great, and Sarapo are expected to play prominent roles, with Alphard, Autumn Surf, and Satirically adding further depth to the field and making the race highly competitive.
At 3:30 PM, the Racing and Sports Plate will cover 1,100 metres for $60,000. Contestants include Inner Gold, Lorax, Wolf Gap, Farcolo, and Gone To Gowings, providing a lively sprint that is likely to showcase tactical agility and acceleration for all runners.
The Ole Kirk @ Vinery Stud Handicap begins at 4:05 PM over 1,000 metres, also offering $60,000. Entrants include Kimberley Secrets, Straand Beauty, Nazwah, The Escape, and Silencio Porfavor, forming a field that blends speed and experience and is expected to produce a fast, decisive finish.
At 4:40 PM, the Kia Ora Bloodlines to Headlines Handicap will stage a 1,400-metre race for $60,000. The line-up features Zulfiqar, Fiddlers Green, Crossbow, Mirzann, Puerto Banus, and Tarzing, with horses required to balance stamina and a strong finishing kick over the middle distance.
The Hyland Race Colours Handicap at 5:15 PM will cover 1,600 metres for $60,000. Leading entries include Tazima, Lancelot Du Lac, Clyde, Mornington Pier, Decorum, and Sirius Legend, offering a blend of tactical variety and endurance likely to challenge each horse to maintain a strong pace.
The penultimate event, the Asahi Super Dry Handicap, is scheduled for 5:50 PM over 2,140 metres, also for $60,000. Horses expected to contest include Maupassant, Impunity, Line of Fire, Stylebender, and Dr Evil, each aiming to demonstrate staying power and strategic racing over the extended distance.
The meeting concludes with the TAB Handicap at 6:25 PM over 1,400 metres, with prize money of $60,000. Contestants Heat Missile, Mamushka, Vienna Vixen, Long Legs, and Autumn Dream are set to close the day, promising a competitive and fast-paced finale.
Seven competitive races, featuring top-class three-year-olds and older thoroughbreds, will unfold midweek at Warwick Farm, with stakes of up to $100,000 under the Australian Turf Club’s stewardship. The Warwick Race Cards 18 February will give racing enthusiasts and industry observers a concise overview of key early-season performers.
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