I'd suggest the Corsa Controls instead of the regular Corsas if you're leaning that way. Basically the same tire except the center tread strip is wider and therefore adds a bit more protection from getting sidewall cuts. You give up little bit of RR and add a tiny bit of weight.
That said, your described usage is more for utility. The corsa Controls I suppose are considered an 'endurance' tire of sorts. But I would l look more at this type rather than race tires as you started with. Eg. also consider Conti GP 4 Seasons or Michelin Pro4 Endurance, etc. These would be a nice step faster than Gators yet still have more protection than race tires.