Pace & Setup

Expect an honest/even gallop. Hiconic and A Mere Bagatelle are the most likely pace angles; Land Girl’s Luck and Zestful Hope can track handy. Oslo/Thank You Blue/Walk Of No Shame more likely held up. Good ground; Worcester is a quick, right-handed, jumping test—handy stalkers often favored.

Strongest Contenders

Aslukgoes (11-10, OR106) — Promising/Unexposed
Listed-class bumper ability, quickly off the mark over hurdles (Worc 2m) and now up to 2m4f off a fair opening mark. Profile screams improvement; small concern is sharp rise in trip on a speed track, but pedigree/bumper stamina suggest he’ll stay.

Land Girl’s Luck (11-7, OR103) — Progressive
Two strong wins at ~2m4f on good, then fine 2nd (Bangor) and shaped okay when stretched to 2m7f. Back to ideal C&D/ground, retains a handy claim, tactically versatile.

Hiconic (11-13, OR109, 5lb claim) — Proven
C&D winner; best on good/good-to-firm. Recent 3rd at Uttoxeter reads well in this grade. On a workable mark with claim; pace pressure possible but she’s tough.

Thank You Blue (11-12, OR108) — Class Dropper/Go-Day Hurdles Angle
Spring C&D-type wins and a big run behind Anyharminasking at 2m suggest plenty of ability. Two below-par efforts since (including a chase PU) but stable’s rtf% is hot; back to hurdles, 2m4f, good—setup looks right.

Main Dangers / Interesting Outsiders

Oslo (11-13, OR109) — Flat fit; Regained rhythm
Classy at best, but finishing effort often late. Stamina at 2m4f not bomb-proof; needs pace to collapse. Place squeak if jumping holds.

Money To Burn (11-7, OR103) — Unexposed Improver
Took a big step forward over 2m7f here; shaped like 2m4f on good is fine. Lightly raced, mark looks fair—sneaky place claims.

A Mere Bagatelle (12-0, OR110) — Capable but Ground/Track Query
Irish 2m2f–2m6f form solid (made all when things fell right). Notes suggest a bit more ease ideal; may face pace heat.

Sharp Glance (11-11, OR107) — Promising but Trip Test
Progressive novice; shaped like further could suit, but this is first handicap at 2m4f. Slight stamina/experience tax vs. seasoned handicappers.

Zestful Hope (11-11, OR107) — Reverting from fences
Honest type, best figures at Hereford/fences. Hurdle mark workable but recent form mixed; place at best.

Walk Of No Shame / Copper Cove / Alright Dai
All have historical RPRs to nick a place on a going day, but recent form/conditions not screaming “win”.

Runner Scores (suitability out of 10)

• Aslukgoes – 8.5/10: Unexposed, class edge; new trip the only question.
• Land Girl’s Luck – 8/10: C&D/ground sweet spot; handy ride.
• Hiconic – 7.5/10: C&D, ground and claim positives; may face pace hassle late.
• Thank You Blue – 7.5/10: Back to best setup; fitness the niggle after two below par.
• Money To Burn – 7/10: Improver, mark workable; still learning.
• Oslo – 6.5/10: Ability there, but stamina/tempo needs help.
• A Mere Bagatelle – 6/10: Has a win angle if bossing; ground/pressure concerns.
• Sharp Glance – 6/10: Likeable, but this asks more; place hope.
• Zestful Hope – 5.5/10: Honest; better at Hereford/fences.
• Walk Of No Shame – 5/10: Well-handicapped on peak; recent efforts weak.
• Copper Cove – 4.5/10: Needs softer and/or drop; lacks finish here.
• Alright Dai – 4.5/10: Two winter wins; seasonal return was flat and this is hotter.

Keep an eye on the market for support or big drifts for runners returning from layoffs of 90+ days.
Watch out for in-form sprinters returning quickly; they can be hot. (General angle)

Each-Way Angles (12 runners)

• Land Girl’s Luck (price dependent ~8–10/1): Solid in-form C&D mare with a claim—rock-solid place profile.
• Hiconic (~10/1): C&D, ground, claim; if she gets a soft lead or good tow, she sticks.
• Money To Burn (~12/1): Unexposed, lightly raced improver—fits a “stairs late” place map.

Private Tissue (Raceform Data)

• Aslukgoes 7/4 (36%)
• Land Girl’s Luck 11/2 (15%)
• Thank You Blue 13/2 (13%)
• Hiconic 7/1 (12%)
• Oslo 9/1 (10%)
• Money To Burn 11/1 (8%)
• Sharp Glance 11/1 (8%)
• A Mere Bagatelle 12/1 (7%)
• Zestful Hope 14/1 (6%)
• Alright Dai 18/1 (5%)
• Copper Cove 25/1 (3%)
• Walk Of No Shame 33/1 (2%)

Market watch advised for runners making their 2nd start.

Summary

Even gallop on good ground at a sharp track. Aslukgoes brings the best upside and should relish the extra yardage, with Land Girl’s Luck the reliable C&D yardstick. Hiconic is the proven course mare; Thank You Blue is a live rebounder back over hurdles at the right trip.

Smart Play (Pro Punter View)

• Win — Aslukgoes (upside, workable mark, strong bumper backdrop).
• Each-way saver — Land Girl’s Luck (C&D, solid recent figures, rider claim).
• Small EW cover — Hiconic if double-figures (C&D and ground bang in, claim helps).