Elleval - here on the way to a victory at Dundalk© Photo Healy Racing
Elleval will try to get back on track in the Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown on August 14 following an unsuccessful trip to Pontefract on Sunday.
The four-year-old, a winner at Meydan in February, did not take to the undulations of the West Yorkshire track and was only fifth to Custom Cut in the Listed Pomfret Stakes.
Although disappointed, trainer David Marnane has put the experience behind him and has not lost any faith in the son of Kodiac.
"I liked Pontefract, but Elleval didn't," said the County Tipperary handler.
"After 100 yards, we knew. I was disappointed because he just looked so well before the race and he was in great form.
"He is definitely up to that level but he never got going.
"When we look back on it, he likes flat tracks like Meydan, Dundalk and the Curragh. We learnt a valuable lesson and we'll move on.
"He'll probably show up next in the Desmond Stakes."
