Paradise Maverick completed a Mullingar seven timer in the semi-finals of the Gain Dog Foods Irish Cesarewitch over 600 yards.
The defending champion picked up long-time leader Master Moroney, trained by Tommy Bolton, close home to score in a fastest 33.57sec to remain unbeaten at the tricky Midland circuit.
Philiblue, trained by John Fox, led from trap to line in the other eliminator to score in 33.65sec.
Next weeks final:
1 Mosstown Prince
2 Droopys Acrobat
3 Paradise Maverik
4 Philiblue
5 Master Moroney
6 Droopys Tee