LEADING classic contender Madhmoon had to settle for second as he was outpointed by Never No More on his seasonal bow in the Listed Ballylinch Stud ‘Red Rocks’ 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes at Leopardstown.

Kevin Prendergast’s charge was sent off the 4/6 favourite after winning both his juvenile starts, including a Group 2, and he looked set for glory as he moved to the front under Chris Hayes inside the last of the seven furlongs.