Artagnan and Gold Star Hero Set to Clash at Wolverhampton

Thursday's racing action features 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, where Artagnan leads a field of six. Having ended last 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 major contender, 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 competes in the Free Digital Racecard At Raceday-Ready.com Handicap, including Adjuvant and Carlton. Carlton, trained by James Owen, has a proven all-weather record and was last seen winning over hurdles at Huntingdon. He makes a strong appeal as he returns to the flat, especially with the step up to two miles. Adjuvant, who has a higher rating in the past, was last seen finishing down the field in the November handicap at Doncaster but could bounce back in this easier assignment. Imperial Sovereign is consistent, while Senor Cortez is notable on his second run for trainer John Butler. The Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap at 4:55 pm is headlined by Tilted Kilt and Down To The Kid. Last year's winner Down To The Kid looks poised to go close as he drops down in grade, having stayed on strongly behind Legal Reform in his last outing. Tilted Kilt has dropped to a useful mark and, despite being unlucky in his penultimate run at Haydock, rates a significant threat if fit enough on his return. Star Studied is given another chance after disappointing as the favorite at Wolverhampton, while Eldrickjones cannot be ruled out based on his winter performances. Other notable races include Naana's Crystal bidding to follow up her Southwell success at Wolverhampton and Youarenotforgiven aiming for a hat-trick, also at Wolverhampton.