Artagnan and Gold Star Hero Set to Collide at Wolverhampton

Thursday promises to be an action-packed day with All-Weather racing events at Southwell and Wolverhampton, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The highlight of the evening card at Wolverhampton is the Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap, where Artagnan leads a field of six contenders. Following a strong finish to the last season, which included a win at Chelmsford and a third-place finish as the favorite, Artagnan has a solid claim in this 0-85 race under the guidance of James Doyle. Gold Star Hero, trained by Michael Bell and ridden by Hector Crouch, is a significant contender, especially given Bell's recent winning streak. If Gold Star Hero can dictate the pace from the front, it stands a good chance. Queue Dos boasts impressive form at Wolverhampton, with four wins from six starts, making it the best of the rest. At Southwell, a quality field of six is assembled for the Free Digital Racecard At Raceday-Ready.com Handicap, featuring Adjuvant and Carlton. Carlton, trained by James Owen, has proven his mettle on the all-weather tracks and was last seen winning over hurdles at Huntingdon. He makes a compelling case as he transitions to the flat, being only four pounds higher than his winning mark at Chelmsford in February, and the extended distance could play to his advantage. Adjuvant, once rated much higher, had a disappointing outing in the November handicap at Doncaster but faces an easier task in this race, which could see him bounce back. Imperial Sovereign is known for consistency, while Senor Cortez is noteworthy on his second run under trainer John Butler. For the latest updates, interviews, and features on horse racing, download the racing news app. The Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap at 4.55pm is headlined by Tilted Kilt and Down To The Kid, making for a challenging race. Down To The Kid, the winner of this race last year, showed strong form behind Legal Reform in his last outing over seven furlongs and appears ready to make a strong challenge as he competes in a lower grade. Tilted Kilt has dropped to a favorable mark after failing to win since his debut in 2024. Despite being somewhat unlucky in his penultimate run at Haydock and not performing well in a better race at the same venue in September, Tilted Kilt poses a significant threat if he is fit enough for this return. Star Studied was disappointing as a favorite at Wolverhampton but is given another chance, while Eldrickjones cannot be discounted based on his best efforts this winter. Key races to watch include Naana's Crystal bidding to follow up on his Southwell success at 8.30 Wolverhampton, Youarenotforgiven aiming for a hat-trick at 7.00 Wolverhampton, Astrological fancied for Marco Botti and Hollie Doyle at 6.00 Wolverhampton, debut second Ay Up Duck among eight runners at 2.42 Southwell, Polly Darling giving weight all-round at 3.47 Southwell, Wesley Ward two-year-olds Skara Brae and Ruiva headlining at 6.00 Keeneland, Ex-Ballydoyle horse Mounatin Bear featuring at 9.44 Keeneland, and a Listed event at 2.40 Auteuil.