Artagnan and Gold Star Hero Set to Collide at Wolverhampton

Thursday promises to be an action-packed day with All-Weather racing events from 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, featuring Artagnan at the top of a six-horse field. 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 strong claim in this 0-85 race under James Doyle. Gold Star Hero, trained by Michael Bell and ridden by Hector Crouch, is also a major contender, especially considering Bell's recent winning streak. If Gold Star Hero can dominate from the front, it will be a force to be reckoned with. Queue Dos boasts an impressive record at Wolverhampton, with four wins from six starts, making it the best of the rest. At Southwell, a high-quality field of six horses 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 himself on the all-weather circuit and was last seen winning over hurdles at Huntingdon. He makes a compelling case as he transitions to the flat, especially since he is only four pounds higher than his winning mark at Chelmsford in February, and the step up to two miles could suit him. Adjuvant, who has been rated much higher in the past, is making his second start on the all-weather after a lackluster performance in the November handicap at Doncaster. This race presents a significantly easier challenge for Adjuvant, and he could potentially bounce back. Imperial Sovereign is known for his consistency, while Senor Cortez is another noteworthy entry on his second run for trainer John Butler. For the latest racing news, interviews, and features, download our app. The Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap at 4.55 pm is headlined by Tilted Kilt and Down To The Kid, making it a tricky race to predict. Down To The Kid, last year's winner, showed strong form behind Legal Reform in his last outing over seven furlongs and appears primed for a close finish as he drops down a grade. Tilted Kilt has reached a useful mark after failing to win since his debut in 2024. Although he was unlucky in his penultimate run at Haydock and failed to perform in a better race at the same venue in September, Tilted Kilt poses a significant threat if he is fit enough on his return. Star Studied was disappointing as the favorite at Wolverhampton but is given another chance, while Eldrickjones cannot be ruled out based on his efforts this winter. Other notable races include Naana's Crystal bidding to follow up her success at Southwell at 8:30 pm at Wolverhampton, Youarenotforgiven aiming for a hat-trick at 7:00 pm, and Astrological fancied for Marco Botti and Hollie Doyle at 6:00 pm. At Southwell, Ay Up Duck makes his debut among eight runners at 2:42 pm, and Polly Darling gives weight all around at 3:47 pm. Across the Atlantic, Wesley Ward's two-year-olds, Skara Brae and Ruiva, are the ones to watch at Keeneland at 6:00 pm, while Ex-Ballydoyle horse Mounatin Bear features at 9:44 pm. In France, a listed event takes place at 2:40 pm at Auteuil.