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Hit the ground running for William Knight, scoring at Goodwood and Newbury in April. Far from disgraced in better company since, running right up to form without fully convincing with his application at Newbury last month.

Well-bred colt who knuckled down well to get up close home in the London Gold Cup (Handicap) at Newbury in May. Ran at least as well in defeat when third in King George V Stakes Handicap at Royal Ascot and messy race at latter venue against him latest.

Down in the weights and created a good impression when a smooth winner of 14-runner handicap at Newbury. Again shaped well at Kempton back over 11f 3 weeks ago and emphasis on stamina here will suit.

Excellent second to a smart rival at York's Dante meeting and back at that venue, he resumed winning ways over 11.9f in July. Unable to continue the good work since, albeit set a stiff task in listed company latest.

Much improved when opening his account in a 10.2f course novice in July. Couple of modestly-run handicaps against him since and likely has a bigger performance in the locker granted a stiffer test.

Won first 3 starts this year and improved again when an excellent fourth in the King George V Stakes (Handicap) at Royal Ascot. Disappointing in the Melrose but much more like it when a keeping-on sixth on the AW latest.

Yet to strike on turf but deserves to do so judged on several good efforts at up to 16.2f this year. Not disgraced when midfield in last month's Cambridgeshire (9f) but tendency to blow the start always a worry with him.

Made winning debut at Goodwood last year but lightly raced and pretty disappointing in a light 2022. Blinkers need to spark him up.

Showed fine attitude when winning 4-runner handicap at Newmarket in August and matched that form when adding to that on the Rowley course 3 weeks ago. Should give it another good go.