Kerrygold Champion S´chase (Grade 1) of €220,000.00 5-y-o plus 2m.

1st - €136,660.00, 2nd - €44,000.00, 3rd - €22,000.00, 4th - €8,800.00, 5th - €6,600.00 9 Ran
Twist Magic bounced back to form after a disappointing effort at Cheltenham and the better ground was an obvious factor.

Ruby Walsh's mount was travelling best from some way out and slipped into the lead after the third last.

He looked set to run out a handsome winner turning in but the fast early pace perhaps started to tell as he came under pressure after the second last.

The Winged Love gelding looked set for a battle coming to the last as stable-mate Natal started to claw him back but stuck to his task well to land the spoils.

The well backed winner (5/2 to 6/4) could turn out again at Sandown on Saturday providing he is alright after his exertions.

Trainer Paul Nicholls revealed that he had been a bit concerned about the winners' appearance before and feels that he can get him "looking slightly better".

In contrast he said Natal looked amazing beforehand and he ran accordingly.

The runner-up had quite a bit to find on ratings but looked like giving the favourite a scare running to the last.

He couldn't quite peg back the winner but it was career best effort from the consistent handicapper.

Last year's winner Mansony, settled off the pace, worked his way into a moderate fifth turning in.

He looked like being well held before the last but stayed on best of all on the run-in to finish closest at the post.

Schindlers Hunt tracked the leaders but came under pressure before the third last and could only keep on under pressure.

Gemini Lucy took over from early leader Fair Along at halfway and ensured the strong gallop was maintained.

She had no more to offer turning in and weakened after the second last.