Ace fails in Mooresbridge test

Breeders’ Cup Turf runner-up Ace again had to settle for second place when chasing home Alayan in the Group Three High Chaparral EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh.

Aidan O’Brien’s charge was sent off the 4-5 favourite but could never peg back the front-running Alayan (7-2) and was a length adrift at the line.