Wolverhampton Sees Artagnan and Gold Star Hero Face Off

Thursday's racing schedule is packed, with All-Weather events at Southwell and Wolverhampton broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. A highlight of Wolverhampton's evening card is the Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap, where Artagnan leads a field of six. Having concluded last season on a positive note with a win at Chelmsford and a third-place finish as the favorite, Artagnan has strong claims as he participates in this 0-85 event under James Doyle. Gold Star Hero, trained by Michael Bell and ridden by Hector Crouch, is a significant contender, especially given Bell's recent winning streak. If Gold Star Hero can dominate from the start, 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, has proven himself on all-weather surfaces and was last seen winning over hurdles at Huntingdon. He's only four pounds higher than his winning mark at Chelmsford in February, and the move to a two-mile race could suit him. Adjuvant, who has a higher rating from the past, was last seen finishing down the field in the November handicap at Doncaster and is having only his second start on the all-weather, but this event is significantly easier than his recent assignments, offering a chance for him to bounce back. Imperial Sovereign is consistent, while Senor Cortez is notable on his second run for trainer John Butler. The Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap at 4:55 pm features Tilted Kilt and Down To The Kid. Down To The Kid, last year's winner, showed strong form behind Legal Reform in his last race over seven furlongs and appears ready to go close as he moves down in grade. Tilted Kilt has dropped to a useful mark after failing to win since his debut in 2024 and, if fit enough, poses a significant threat. Star Studied was disappointing as a favorite at Wolverhampton but gets another chance, while Eldrickjones cannot be ruled out based on his winter performances. Other races of interest include Naana's Crystal bidding to follow up a Southwell win 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. Overseas, 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. Auteuil hosts a Listed event at 2:40 pm.