tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out and led briefly 150 yards out, kept on under pressure, just failed
dwelt, towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace from over 1f out
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression under 2f out
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no extra 1f out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, progress early straight and ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression final 100 yards
mid-division, 7th halfway, switched right early straight and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, progress under 2f out and 4th over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong and led narrowly 100 yards out, edged left under pressure, held on
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out and headed 150 yards out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden and progress on inner under 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, soon pushed along and no impression, no extra over 1f out
soon led, pushed along and headed 2f out, soon no extra, eased inside final furlong
Mo Henry had been running really well before scoring here in October then found the minimum trip too short at Nottingham. Opt Out won eight times on Turf in the UK but though still reasonably treated after his Musselburgh victory it's a very long time since he ran over a trip this short. Twistsandturns dropped back to this trip to gain the fifth victory of his career last month and a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another big effort. More Kudos showed that a victory was imminent when a close third here in October and duly obliged a month later. He's up 6lb but still looks well treated though Red All Star, who was only beaten a head, only just failed to make all and has to be a threat. SECRET PATH hasn't had much experience and is improving judging by her dismissal of Chillie Billie over 7f last week so dropping back in trip shouldn't cause a problem and Gary Halpin's claim can enable her to complete a quick double.
Mo Henry 6-1jfav (9-10) Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Horsforth (9-3) at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) gd in Nov.
Opt Out 4-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, headway on inside over 2f out, soon not clear run, switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Musselburgh 7f hcp (6) gd in Oct beating Napoleon Solo (9-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Rising Mist (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Soon mid-division on outer, wide when ridden and weakened 3f out, eased 2f out, tailed off, last of 14, dist behind Reddot Express (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Twistsandturns (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 1f out and progress to lead 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov beating Cresendo (9-2) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Secret Path (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) 2nd early, soon led, asserted from 1f out, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec beating Chillie Billie (9-7) by 3l, 14 ran.
Kiss The Stars (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Go Kart (10-3) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Oor Jock (IRE) 9-2fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to close 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Secret Path (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Chosen Rock (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, just held for 3rd at line, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Go Kart (10-3) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Red All Star (IRE) 7-2fav (8-9) Led, ridden under 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, headed close home, 2nd of 14, hd behind More Kudos (8-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Dandysteps (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Held up, progress and switched right towards outer from 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, just denied 2nd at line, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Red All Star (8-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Missile Command (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Reared leaving stalls and lost ground start, held up, headway straight, kept on same pace from 1f out, 8th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Red All Star (8-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Molans Mare (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Towards rear, pushed along to 8th 3f out, ridden entering straight, weakened under 2f out, 13th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Seeking Truth (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Paytheprice 25-1 (8-9) Led, 3 lengths clear halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure, headed 100 yards out, no extra, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Twistsandturns (9-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
More Kudos (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov beating Red All Star (8-9) by hd, 14 ran.
Nine Carat (IRE) 125-1 (9-13) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Rhythm And Blues (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Strategic Heights (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along under 2f out and 11th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Twistsandturns (9-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Little Cupcake 25-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 11th halfway, no impression under 2f out, 14th of 15, 13 1/4l behind One Boy (10-0) at Navan 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
