went right start, led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, held up in rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never reached winner
held up towards rear, never dangerous
steadied start, held up, never a factor
awkward start, held up, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, headway when not clear run over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon one pace
chased leaders, led over 1f out, ridden out
in touch, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, keen, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra
tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong
Dana's Present won over a shorter trip at Kempton last time but is a course and distance winner but Sir Lancelott returns to action off a 4lb higher mark having won here at the end of last year. Stablemate DRAGO has the more recent form at the course having scored here three weeks ago and David O’Meara’s charge makes most appeal. Nonios is one of the least exposed and Dance On The Hill, a winner in France, has joined Roger Charlton’s yard.
Sands Chorus 7-1 (9-0) Led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Carnageo (8-12) at Nottingham 1m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Nonios (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Held up, keen early, closed from 2f out, 4th final furlong, unable to get on terms, 4th of 6, 2l behind Charlie Bear (9-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Seagull Star 12-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, came centre and chased leader over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 20 1/4l behind Machine Learner (9-2) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Idol Deputy (FR) 33-1 (9-10) Led early, chased leaders, not much room over 2f out, one pace and no impression over 1f out, 7th of 13, 9 1/2l behind Master Gunner (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Dana's Present 7-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on, won at Kempton 1m hcp (5) pol in Oct beating Red Cossack (9-5) by 1l, 7 ran.
Dance On The Hill (IRE) (8-12) 4th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Go Parti (8-11) at Bordeaux Le Bouscat 1m 1f sft in May.
Enmeshing 10-3fav (9-3) Mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten, 12th of 14, 23 1/4l behind Eastern Dragon (9-4) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Zabeel Star (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Slowly into stride, behind, struggling over 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 9l behind Eastern Dragon (9-4) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Drago (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) In touch, headway halfway, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Anneani (9-2) by 2l, 12 ran.
Loving Your Work 28-1 (9-7) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 9th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Ride The Lightning (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Dunquin (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 16 1/4l behind Monsieur Glory (8-11) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Tan Arabiq 33-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon pressed leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, lost place inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Qaffaal (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Sir Lancelott 3-1fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 5f out, led over 1f out, soon edged left, ridden out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Clary (9-5) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
