Artagnan and Gold Star Hero Set to Collide at Wolverhampton

Thursday's racing schedule is packed, with All-Weather events from Southwell and Wolverhampton airing live on Sky Sports Racing. The highlight of Wolverhampton's evening card is the Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap, featuring Artagnan at the top of a six-horse field. Following a strong finish to last season, including a win at Chelmsford and a third-place finish as the favorite, Artagnan has a solid claim in this 0-85 race 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. If Gold Star Hero can dominate from the front, it's likely to perform well. Queue Dos boasts impressive form at Wolverhampton, with four wins out of six starts, making it the best of the rest. At Southwell, a quality field of six is set for the Free Digital Racecard At Raceday-Ready.com Handicap, including Adjuvant and Carlton. Carlton, trained by James Owen, is a proven all-weather performer, having won over hurdles at Huntingdon last month, and switching to the flat could suit, especially with the step up to two miles. Adjuvant, rated highly in the past, has had a tough recent schedule but this race is significantly easier, and a rebound is possible. Imperial Sovereign is consistent, while Senor Cortez is notable on his second run for trainer John Butler. For the latest racing news, interviews, and features, access it all on your phone. The Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap at 4.55pm is headlined by Tilted Kilt and Down To The Kid. Down To The Kid, last year's winner, stayed strong behind Legal Reform last time out and is poised to go close, dropping down in grade. Tilted Kilt has dropped to a useful mark, having not won since its debut in 2024, and if fit, poses a significant threat. Star Studied, despite disappointing as a favorite at Wolverhampton, gets another chance, and Eldrickjones cannot be ruled out based on its winter performances. Other notable races include Naana's Crystal bidding to follow up its Southwell success at 8.30 Wolverhampton, Youarenotforgiven aiming for a hat-trick at 7.00 Wolverhampton, and Astrological fancied for Marco Botti and Hollie Doyle at 6.00 Wolverhampton. Debut second Ay Up Duck is among eight runners at 2.42 Southwell, Polly Darling gives weight all-round at 3.47 Southwell, and Wesley Ward's two-year-olds Skara Brae and Ruiva headline at 6.00 Keeneland.