DAVID Elsworth’s Sir Dancealot, who seems to contest a high-class event every couple of weeks, put his head in front right on the line to claim the Group 2 Qatar Lennox Stakes over seven furlongs.

Denied a run early on in the straight, he finally came on the outside to get up on the nod after Suedois, ever the blushing bridesmaid, looked to have gained the day by wearing down last year’s winner, the gallant Breton Rock.