Artagnan and Gold Star Hero Set to Clash at Wolverhampton

Thursday's racing schedule is packed, with All-Weather events at Southwell and Wolverhampton broadcast 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. 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 race under James Doyle. Gold Star Hero, trained by Michael Bell and ridden by Hector Crouch, is a significant contender, especially if able to 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, the Free Digital Racecard At Raceday-Ready.com Handicap features a quality field, including Adjuvant and Carlton. Carlton, trained by James Owen, is a proven all-weather performer who won over hurdles at Huntingdon last month and has appeal as he switches to the flat. Adjuvant, rated higher in the past, could bounce back in this easier assignment. Imperial Sovereign is consistent, while Senor Cortez is notable on his second run for 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, looks poised to go close after a strong finish behind Legal Reform. Tilted Kilt has dropped to a useful mark and rates a big threat if fit enough. Star Studied and Eldrickjones are also in contention. 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.