Artagnan and Gold Star Hero Set to Clash at Wolverhampton

Thursday promises to be an exciting day for racing enthusiasts, with All-Weather events taking place at both Southwell and Wolverhampton, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. One of the highlights 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 previous season, which included a win at Chelmsford and a third-place finish as the favorite, Artagnan has a significant advantage, especially as he competes in the 0-85 category under the guidance of James Doyle. Gold Star Hero, trained by Michael Bell and ridden by Hector Crouch, is also a strong contender, particularly if he can establish dominance from the start. Queue Dos boasts an impressive record at Wolverhampton, with four wins out of six starts, making him the best of the rest. At Southwell, a high-quality field of six is set to compete in the Free Digital Racecard At Raceday-Ready.com Handicap, featuring Adjuvant and Carlton. Carlton, trained by James Owen, has proven himself on the all-weather circuit and is appealing as he transitions to the flat, having scored over hurdles at Huntingdon last month. With only a four-pound increase since his win at Chelmsford in February, and considering the step up to two miles, Carlton presents a compelling case. Adjuvant, who has been rated significantly higher in the past, had a disappointing outing in the November handicap at Doncaster but is poised for a comeback in this much easier assignment. Imperial Sovereign is known for his consistency, while Senor Cortez is another notable mention as he makes his second start under trainer John Butler. For all the latest racing news, interviews, and features, stay connected on your mobile device. Tilted Kilt and Down To The Kid are the main attractions in the Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap at 4.55 pm. Down To The Kid, last year's winner, showed resilience in his last outing at Wolverhampton, finishing strongly behind Legal Reform, and seems ready to make a strong challenge as he moves down a grade. Tilted Kilt has seen his mark drop, having not secured a win since his debut in 2024, but after a bit of bad luck at Haydock and a lackluster performance in a more competitive race at the same venue in September, he poses a significant threat if he is fit enough for this return. Star Studied was a letdown as the favorite at Wolverhampton but gets another chance, while Eldrickjones cannot be discounted based on his best efforts this winter. Catch up on the latest horse racing news, interviews, and features from Sky Sports Racing. Other notable races include Naana's Crystal aiming to follow up on her success at Southwell at 8.30 pm at Wolverhampton, Youarenotforgiven bidding for a hat-trick at 7.00 pm at Wolverhampton, Astrological fancied for Marco Botti and Hollie Doyle at 6.00 pm at Wolverhampton, debut second Ay Up Duck among eight runners at 2.42 pm at Southwell, Polly Darling giving weight all around at 3.47 pm at Southwell, Wesley Ward two-year-olds Skara Brae and Ruiva headlining at 6.00 pm at Keeneland, Ex-Ballydoyle horse Mounatin Bear featuring at 9.44 pm at Keeneland, and a Listed event at 2.40 pm at Auteuil.