led, soon clear until over 5f out, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, kept on well final furlong
held up, headway and ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on
held up towards rear and keen, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, help up in rear, headway on inner over 3f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong
tracked leader, joined leaders 4f out, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
Paul Howling has TWIST AGAIN in fine form and looks to have found a good opportunity for him to complete a hat-trick, while Veiled and Addison De Witt are among the dangers. The selection returns to the scene of his most recent triumph and has been set a further 7lbs to lump around by the handicapper. Clearly things won't be as easy, but his style of running suggests that he will find what is necessary and we should continue to follow him until beaten. Veiled was a very disappointing favourite at Southwell and it is hard to say that she didn't handle the track, having already been placed there, but conversely she is probably much better than that run suggested. She is not ruled out here over a trip that suits and on her ground. Addison De Witt is 6lbs higher than when scoring over 10f at Nottingham last month, and has gone on to run well over 1m 4f at Catterick. One previous try over this trip proved abortive and there is every reason to take him on on grounds of stamina. Khayar is 4lbs better off with the selection for one-and-a-half lengths here last time and clearly has to have claims on that basis, but we think that when challenged Twist Again can pull out what is required.
Classic Contours (USA) 5-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 4th of 7, 5l behind Puy D'arnac (9-3) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Veiled 6-4fav (8-13) Tracked leader, led over 8f out, ridden over 3f out, soon headed and weakened, 3rd of 5, 25l behind Sally Forth (8-13) at Southwell 2m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Aug.
Twist Again (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) In touch, headway over 4f out, led 3f out, ridden and stayed on well final 2f, won at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug beating Khayar (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Addison de Witt 13-8fav (9-0) Held up and keen, chased leaders over 6f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Rosewin (8-7) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Khayar (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and headway on outside over 3f out, chased winner 2f out, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Twist Again (9-7) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Bollin Judith 11-8fav (8-13) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 5f out, soon ridden and one pace, 6th of 10, 9l behind Deuce (9-2) at Nottingham 2m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Tae Kwon Do (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Held up and keen, headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 13l behind Rosewin (8-7) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Beat The Shower 100-1 (8-9) Never reached beyond mid-division, 7th of 11, 30l behind Ottoman Empire (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stks (5) fbs in Aug.