Latest win at Beverley in September. Good second of 9 to Emaraaty Ana in listed race (7/2) at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Weighted to go close back in handicap company.
14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 9 to Emaraaty Ana in listed race at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, well positioned. Looks competitive on form.
2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Chepstow in August. 9/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good) 17 days ago so needs to bounce back.
Latest win at Epsom in June. 12/1, creditable ninth of 13 in handicap at Ascot (5f, firm) 44 days ago. Reliable sort who ought to be in the shake-up again.
Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Goodwood (6f, soft) 8 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. More is needed from 6 lb out of the handicap though.
A few with chances but KORKER looks on a good mark reverted to handicaps on the back of a good Ascot listed second so edges the vote. Chipstead came home fifth in that race and merits consideration too along with 3-time C&D winner Spoof and the consistent Navello.