19:30 Wolverhampton 09 Apr 2026
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Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £5,234 - 6 run
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Gold Star Hero
- Insure 2 Places
- W/O Artagnan And Gold Star Hero
- W/O
- Finish Exactly 2nd
- W/O Artagnan
- Not To Win
- Top 4 Finish
Ran to form beaten 3l off this mark at Southwell last time; suited by 6f, acts on good to firm, good and AW; in fine form when last seen in autumn, capable of good run.
Successful twice at 6f including a win on polytrack. Third of 13 behind Lakers beaten 2 3/4l at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Southwell over 6f in October last year.
Ran to form beaten 3l off this mark at Southwell last time; suited by 6f, acts on good to firm, good and AW; in fine form when last seen in autumn, capable of good run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 2 | 4 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Doyle | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| T | H Al Jehani | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Scored by 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Chelmsford three starts back; every chance, bit below form fifth beaten 4l off 86 last time, 1lb lower here; blinkers first time; effective 5/6f, acts on AW; just 1lb above last winning mark but bit more needed.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather (2 PO). Finished 4l behind Yorkshire Glory when fifth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Scored by 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Chelmsford three starts back; every chance, bit below form fifth beaten 4l off 86 last time, 1lb lower here; blinkers first time; effective 5/6f, acts on AW; just 1lb above last winning mark but bit more needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 5 | 2 | 35.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 13 | 5 | 2 | 38.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 5 | 2 | 41.7% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Vigors | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A Watson | 14 | 5 | 2 | 35.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Scored by a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Lingfield in January; took keen hold, below form sixth beaten 9 1/4l off 85 last time, 1lb lower here; effective at 6-8f, acts on good to firm and AW; on a workable mark but needs to settle.
Has won ten races from 6f to 7f including 6 wins on the all-weather (4 PO). Finished 9l behind Mount Athos when sixth of 7 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 7f last month.
Scored by a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Lingfield in January; took keen hold, below form sixth beaten 9 1/4l off 85 last time, 1lb lower here; effective at 6-8f, acts on good to firm and AW; on a workable mark but needs to settle.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 56 | 10 | 8 | 17.9% | |
| Flat (AW) | 39 | 6 | 7 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 29 | 4 | 2 | 13.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 4 | 4 | 18.2% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 56 | 10 | 8 | 17.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 34 | 4 | 6 | 11.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Shepherd | 20 | 5 | 0 | 25% |
| T | D M Simcock | 56 | 10 | 8 | 17.9% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Returned to form back from break suited by positive ride up in trip at sharp track landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; remains capable up 2lb for return win.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f including 2 wins on polytrack. A winner at 9-2 at Chelmsford City over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Combustion by 1l.
Returned to form back from break suited by positive ride up in trip at sharp track landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; remains capable up 2lb for return win.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 3 | 1 | 21.4% | |
| Flat (AW) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Crouch | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| T | M L W Bell | 14 | 3 | 1 | 21.4% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Kempton penultimate start; forced wide from poor draw eighth beaten 7l off 79 last time, same mark here; effective at 6/7f, acts on soft, good and AW; in fine form until latest, handicapper may have caught up.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on the all-weather (2 PO). Beaten 7l behind Tuco Salamanca at 28-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Kempton over 6f last month. Has won 3 times this season.
Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Kempton penultimate start; forced wide from poor draw eighth beaten 7l off 79 last time, same mark here; effective at 6/7f, acts on soft, good and AW; in fine form until latest, handicapper may have caught up.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 40 | 7 | 10 | 17.5% | |
| Flat (AW) | 26 | 7 | 8 | 26.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 10 | 5 | 3 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 5 | 5 | 27.8% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 14 | 5 | 3 | 35.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 42 | 7 | 10 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | William Carson | 28 | 7 | 9 | 25% |
| T | A W Carroll | 36 | 7 | 9 | 19.4% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Bit keen but strong late landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; returning from a break; effective 6/7f, acts on AW; capable under penalty.
She has won four times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather. A winner at 13-2 over this course and distance on her latest outing in December last year, beating Lady Wingalong by 1/2l.
Bit keen but strong late landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; returning from a break; effective 6/7f, acts on AW; capable under penalty.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 20 | 4 | 8 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 9 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| C | Course | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| D | Distance | 16 | 3 | 7 | 18.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 4 | 0 | 57.1% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Taylor Fisher | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| T | J S Moore | 20 | 4 | 8 | 20% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
ARTAGNAN only had a light campaign in 2025 and, as such, remains relatively unexposed. Effective on the all-weather, this could be a good starting point for the Wathnan-owned gelding's new campaign and will give his connections a good idea of where to go when the turf season gets into full swing. Tiger Crusade is a much more wily character and commands respect from a competitive rating. Last-time-out winners Gold Star Hero and Queue Dos can also have a say.
Expert View Verdict
GOLD STAR HERO can continue the excellent recent form of his stable. The last time out winner benefitted from a positive ride at a sharp track when stepped up to 6f last time and is likely to employ similar tactics here from a good draw. He can hold off last time out C&D winner Queue Dos who has also won over further and will likely be flying at the finish on his return from a career high mark. Dyrholaey has dropped to just 1lb above his last winning mark and is also of interest with blinkers applied for the first time.
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