Artagnan and Gold Star Hero Set to Collide at Wolverhampton

Thursday's racing schedule is packed with All-Weather events at Southwell and Wolverhampton, broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The standout event 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, 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, with Bell having a successful spring and the potential to dominate from the front. Queue Dos boasts impressive form at Wolverhampton, with four wins from six starts, making it the best of the rest. At Southwell, the Free Digital Racecard At Raceday-Ready.com Handicap features a talented field of six, including Adjuvant and Carlton. Carlton, trained by James Owen, has proven all-weather prowess and was last seen winning over hurdles at Huntingdon, making a strong case as he transitions to the flat. Adjuvant, rated higher in the past, is set to bounce back in this easier assignment, his second all-weather start. Imperial Sovereign consistently performs well, while Senor Cortez is another notable entry on his second run for trainer John Butler. The Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap at 4:55 pm is led by Tilted Kilt and Down To The Kid. Down To The Kid, last year's winner, is poised to go close after a strong finish behind Legal Reform in his last outing, now competing in a lower grade. Tilted Kilt, having dropped to a useful mark after failing to win since his debut in 2024, rates as a significant threat if fit enough for this return. Star Studied, despite disappointing as a favorite at Wolverhampton, is given another chance, while Eldrickjones cannot be ruled out based on his winter performances. Other notable events include Naana's Crystal bidding to follow up on her Southwell success at 8:30 pm at Wolverhampton, Youarenotforgiven seeking a hat-trick at 7:00 pm, and Astrological fancied for Marco Botti and Hollie Doyle at 6:00 pm.