The upcoming programme at Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park on Friday, 6 February will stage an eight-race all-weather fixture bringing together seasoned campaigners and progressive runners across a range of sprint and endurance contests. The card will provide a structured and competitive afternoon, with several races likely to shape forthcoming assignments as the season gradually gathers momentum.
Proceedings will begin at 1:12pm with THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) over 6f 20y for £9,000, where ten runners are set to line up. Contenders will include Macarone partnered by Jack Mitchell, Cargin Bhui with Lewis Edmunds, Early Release ridden by Sean Levey, Nacho Nacho Nacho under Daniel Muscutt, and Sonic Si with Jack Doughty, with early pace expected to prove influential in the opening sprint.
The programme will continue at 1:42pm with THE MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) over the same distance, offering £10,000 in prize money. A compact field will feature Correspondence with Tyrese Cameron, Mr Dreamseller partnered by Lewis Edmunds, Cerelia ridden by Cieren Fallon, and Raveena guided by George Bass, with young runners gaining valuable experience at this stage of the season.
Attention will then turn to mile-range competition at 2:12pm, when THE BOOSTS CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) over 7f 36y will carry £6,000 in prize money. The division will include Buttercross Flyer with Laura Coughlan, Dequinto under Jack Doughty, Embarked partnered by Taryn Langley, Legendsoftheland ridden by Finley Marsh, and Marisitta guided by William Carson, where strong finishing efforts will likely shape the result.
The DIVISION II at 2:42pm, again over 7f 36y for £6,000, will assemble runners including Galette partnered by Rob Hornby, Hannah’s Return with Jack Nicholls, Homer Stokes under Lewis Edmunds, Mishy’s Star guided by Gina Mangan, and Mrs Potts with Laura Coughlan, with race positioning expected to play a decisive role.
At 3:17pm, THE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) over the same trip and carrying £6,000 will feature runners such as Poke The Bear with Tyler Heard, Court of Session partnered by Connor Planas, Royal Jet ridden by William Carson, Whiteley Way with Gina Mangan, and No Nay Nevermind under Mohammed Tabti, with several contenders aiming to improve recent performances.
Another competitive event will follow at 3:52pm, again over 7f 36y for £6,000, where entries include Denby’s Dream with Edward Greatrex, Smartanck under William Pyle, Pivotal Terms guided by Mohammed Tabti, and Alfa Duplicate ridden by Jack Mitchell, with tactical judgement likely to determine the outcome.
The afternoon’s contest will take place at 4:22pm with THE MIDNITE: BUILT FOR 2026 NOT 2006 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) staged over 2m 121y for £25,200. The staying field will include Roaring Legend partnered by Sean Levey, Prydwen with Liam Wright, Enemy under Edward Greatrex, Brasil Power ridden by Pat Cosgrave, and Sax Appeal guided by Callum Shepherd, where stamina and pacing will prove decisive.
The meeting will conclude at 4:52pm with THE MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) over 1m 4f 51y, offering £15,200 in prize money. Final-race contenders will include Storm Catcher partnered by Jack Mitchell, Nolton Cross with Joe Leavy, Spaceport ridden by Edward Greatrex, Lady of Arabia guided by Finley Marsh, and Vaguely Royal under Cieren Fallon, providing a balanced middle-distance finale.
The competitive programme at Dunstall Park will underline the depth and variety present in the Wolverhampton Race Cards 6 February, with the meeting set to provide important form indicators as the season continues to build momentum.
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