Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes (Group 3)

Three-time winner at Group 3 level, two of them this year, including when defying a penalty at Sandown in July (5f, good to firm); ran a stormer when fifth in the Nunthorpe four weeks ago; versatile ground-wise and he should make another bold bid.

Ran his best race for this yard when picking up well to win a 5f Class 2 handicap at Ascot (good; has won on soft) in decisive fashion eight weeks ago; looked every inch a Pattern-race performer there but this is a strong race of its type and he'll need another personal best.

Ran well in the Group 3 Abernant in April on his stable debut (6f, good) but he's been unable to build on it in three runs since; others have more pressing claims.

His fifth in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) suggested all his ability was intact but he's been disappointing since, finishing behind reopposing rivals; has too much ability to discount but he's not solid at the moment.

Made the leap from top handicaps to Pattern races last season, winning a Group 3 on Newcastle AW before Group 1 success at Haydock last September (6f, good; acts well on soft); close up in fifth in the Champions Sprint at Ascot 336 days ago; that race is likely to be on his agenda again and the suitability of 5f has to be taken on trust back from a layoff.