Workmanlike Twist fails to turn on the magic

TWIST MAGIC, so disappointing at Cheltenham, came back to something approaching his best when landing the Kerrygold Champion Chase at Punchestown yesterday.

In truth he is still nowhere near the horse he was when slamming Voy Por Ustedes in the Tingle Creek at Sandown, but the level he reached here was still more than sufficient.

Essentially, he was able to travel at half-speed for much of the journey, after brushing through the second fence.