Wolverhampton Clash: Artagnan and Gold Star Hero Face Off

Thursday's racing schedule is packed, with All-Weather events at 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, who concluded last season on a high note, winning at Chelmsford and finishing third as the favorite. With James Doyle at the helm, Artagnan drops into this 0-85 handicap, giving him a strong claim. Gold Star Hero, trained by Michael Bell and ridden by Hector Crouch, is a significant contender, especially if he can dominate from the front, given Bell's recent winning streak. Queue Dos boasts impressive form at Wolverhampton, with four wins from six starts, making him the best of the rest. At Southwell, a 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, is a proven all-weather performer who last won over hurdles at Huntingdon and makes a compelling case as he switches to the flat, being only four pounds higher than his winning mark at Chelmsford in February. Adjuvant, rated significantly 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 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 is headlined by Tilted Kilt and Down To The Kid. Down To The Kid, last year's winner, is primed to go close after a strong finish behind Legal Reform in his last outing. Tilted Kilt has dropped to a useful mark and, if fit, poses a big threat. Star Studied is given another chance after disappointing as a favorite, and 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.