Artagnan and Gold Star Hero Set to Clash at Wolverhampton

Thursday's racing schedule is packed, with All-Weather events taking place at 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. Having finished last season on a strong note with a win at Chelmsford and a third-place finish as the favorite, Artagnan has a strong claim in this 0-85 handicap under James Doyle. Gold Star Hero, trained by Michael Bell and ridden by Hector Crouch, is a major contender, especially if he can dominate from the front. Queue Dos boasts an impressive record at Wolverhampton with four wins from six starts, making him the best of the rest. At Southwell, a high-quality field of six will 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 makes a strong appeal as he switches to the flat, just four pounds higher than his winning mark at Chelmsford in February. Adjuvant, who has been rated higher 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 a consistent performer, while Senor Cortez is another to note 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. Down To The Kid, last year's winner, stayed on strongly behind Legal Reform in his last outing and looks primed to go close as he drops down in grade. Tilted Kilt has dropped to a useful mark and, if fit enough, rates a big threat 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 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-round at 3:47 pm. Across the Atlantic, Wesley Ward's two-year-olds Skara Brae and Ruiva headline at 6:00 pm at Keeneland, and Ex-Ballydoyle horse Mounatin Bear features at 9:44 pm. In Auteuil, a Listed event takes place at 2:40 pm.