[3] The semi-finals went to plan with Droopys Maldini once again inflicted a defeat on Westmead Hawk in a very fast 29.47, He Said So did well to qualify behind the pair.
Droopys Marco took the second heat from Billy Playback, with Spiral Citrate edging Mineola Farloe for the final place in the decider.
He Said So went round the first bend in the lead just one length ahead of Westmead Hawk which meant that the latter looked a certainty.
However Droopys Maldini recovering from his bad start made the first bend at the same time as the others which caused a domino effect of trouble in which Billy Playback, Spiral Citrate and Westmead Hawk collided.
He Said So was left clear and had a big lead from Droopys Maldini that was enough to seal a second successive 10-1 Irish Derby winner.