Well-backed 4/1 shot Flannery had to come out at the start on veterinary advice and Twistsandturns was the one that made the most of his opportunity in the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Handicap.

Leigh Roche rode the son of Acclamation for Pat Flynn and despite edging left towards the rail the 7/1 shot ran out a good two and a quarter length victor from Jackie Ellis

Well-backed Trade Marked was keen and ended up finishing third whilst the strong favourite Nedera had to make do with fifth.

"He hit the gate very well and I got a length or two. I was always holding something," explained Roche.

"He put his head down and he galloped to the line." (MG & EM)