The historic and vibrant Wolverhampton Racecourse will command a nine-race evening programme on Tuesday, 17 February, showcasing a blend of sprint and middle-distance contests. Runners aged three and older will compete over distances ranging from five furlongs to 1 mile 5 furlongs 219 yards, with prize money reaching £10,000. The card promises a display of both experienced campaigners and emerging talent in a lively, competitive setting.
The programme will open with The Midnite Next Generation Handicap Stakes (Class 6) (Div I) at 4:22 PM. Ten runners will contest 1 mile 5 furlongs 219 yards for a £6,000 prize. Key entries include Annandale, Moon Over The Sea, and Lednikov, each expected to make a strong impression in this opening test.
Division II of the same Class 6 handicap follows at 4:57 PM over the identical distance and prize. Nine runners are scheduled to compete, with Queensland Boy, Pride of Nepal, and Rosco Rogers among the entries likely to set the pace in this mid-afternoon challenge.
At 5:30 PM, The Create Your Builders Handicap Stakes (Class 5) will cover 6 furlongs 20 yards with six runners vying for £7,100. White Umbrella, Water of Leith, and Darn Hot Time are expected to feature prominently in this fast-paced sprint contest.
The 6:00 PM race is the Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 4) over 1 mile 1 furlong 104 yards. Seven three-year-old fillies will compete for a £10,000 prize, with Bintkend, Safe Idea, and Echo Valley likely to shine in this showcase for emerging talent.
A five-furlong 21-yard sprint at 6:30 PM will feature The Midnite Handicap Stakes (Class 6). Nine runners, including Forever Noah, Captain Kinsella, and Some Nightmare, will challenge for the £6,000 prize in what promises to be a lively short-distance contest.
The Read Meg Nicholls’ Blog Handicap Stakes (Class 4) will take place at 7:00 PM. Seven three-year-olds will cover 5 furlongs 21 yards for £9,500, with Baker Blue, Fortification, and Grey Horizon among the anticipated frontrunners in this evening sprint.
At 7:30 PM, ten runners will contest The Safer Racing Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over 1 mile 142 yards for £7,100. Expected entries include Age of Baroque, Mr Nugget, and Eagle Day, providing a competitive middle-distance challenge.
The evening concludes with two divisions of The Make the Move to Midnite Handicap Stakes (Class 6). Division I at 8:00 PM will feature nine runners covering 1 mile 1 furlong 104 yards with a £6,000 prize, including Imola, Appetiser, and Charming Fellow. Division II at 8:30 PM will also feature nine runners over the same distance and prize, with Galaxy Wonder, Tiger Beetle, and Ana Emaraaty expected to compete, closing the night on a high note.
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