Clash of the Titans: Artagnan and Gold Star Hero Face Off at Wolverhampton

Thursday's racing schedule is packed with exciting All-Weather events from Southwell and Wolverhampton, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The highlight of Wolverhampton's evening card is the Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap, featuring Artagnan as the top contender in a field of six. Having ended the previous season on a high note with a win at Chelmsford and a third-place finish as the favorite, Artagnan has strong claims in this 0-85 handicap under James Doyle. Gold Star Hero, trained by Michael Bell and ridden by Hector Crouch, is a significant challenger, given Bell's recent winning streak. Queue Dos boasts an impressive record at Wolverhampton with four wins from six starts, making him the best of the rest. At Southwell, a quality field of six is set to compete in the Free Digital Racecard At Raceday-Ready.com Handicap, including Adjuvant and Carlton. Carlton, trained by James Owen, has proven his all-weather capabilities and is appealing as he transitions to the flat, being only four pounds higher than his winning mark at Chelmsford in February. Adjuvant, although having a higher rating in the past, was last seen finishing down the field in the November handicap at Doncaster and is having only his second start on the all-weather, which is a significant drop in class and could see him bounce back. Imperial Sovereign is consistent, while Senor Cortez is noteworthy on his second run for trainer John Butler. For the latest racing news, interviews, and features, download the app. The Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap at 4.55pm is headlined by Tilted Kilt and Down To The Kid. Last year's winner, Down To The Kid, showed strong form behind Legal Reform in his last race over seven furlongs and looks ready to go close as he moves down a grade. Tilted Kilt has dropped to a useful mark after failing to win since his debut in 2024 and, if fit, poses a significant threat. Star Studied and Eldrickjones are also in contention. Other notable races include Naana's Crystal at 8.30 Wolverhampton, Youarenotforgiven at 7.00 Wolverhampton, Astrological at 6.00 Wolverhampton, Ay Up Duck at 2.42 Southwell, Polly Darling at 3.47 Southwell, Skara Brae and Ruiva at 6.00 Keeneland, Mounatin Bear at 9.44 Keeneland, and a Listed event at 2.40 Auteuil.