Racing took place at Wolverhampton Racecourse on Tuesday, 17 February, where an nine-race all-weather programme was completed across divisions and handicap contests featuring runners from a wide spread of stables.
The afternoon began with two divisions of a Class 6 handicap over the extended trip, where KNIGHT OF MAGIC secured the opening division under Ashley Lewis for trainer James Owen, racing in the colours of This Horse Is For Sale and stopping the clock at 3m 05.70s. The second division followed shortly after, with FORGLEN delivering a tidy performance under Oisin McSweeney for William Stone and owner Miss Caroline Scott, recording a winning time of 3m 04.62s.
The programme then shifted to shorter distances in a Class 5 handicap contest, where WOODHAY WHISPER travelled smoothly before asserting late under Rhys Clutterbuck. Trainer Jack Jones prepared the winner for The Mammoth Pack Ltd, completing the contest in 1m 13.36s.
A maiden fillies’ event over middle distance followed, and OSCAR NOMINEE opened her account for trainer James Ferguson. Jonny Peate guided the filly to victory for Qatar Racing Limited, with the winning time recorded at 2m 03.18s.
Sprint action produced another competitive finish as SECOND COLLECTION, ridden by Myla Coppins for trainer Tony Carroll, claimed the Class 6 handicap for Mr Ian Furlong & Partner in a swift 1m 01.50s.
Later on the card, BAKER BLUE delivered a solid effort in a Class 4 handicap, scoring under Kyle Strydom for trainer Dylan Cunha, representing owners Ms L Mars and Mrs A Brereton. The race concluded in 1m 00.26s.
The penultimate contest saw AMERICAN STATE land the Class 5 handicap, with Stevie Donohoe riding confidently for trainer Ivan Furtado on behalf of Daniel MacAuliffe and Anoj Don, clocking 1m 49.02s.
The meeting concluded with two further divisions of a middle-distance Class 6 handicap. IMOLA, ridden by Alex Jary and trained by Joey Ramsden for Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd, secured Division I in 1m 59.51s. Division II then went to WAVE ROCK, who prevailed under Donagh Murphy for trainer John Butler and owner Mr J. Butler, returning a time of 2m 07.88s.
The Wolverhampton Race Results 17 February card delivered multiple competitive handicap performances, with winners recorded across sprint, middle-distance, and staying events.
For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to RaceBuzz.