led early, mistake 1st and headed, not fluent 2nd and soon dropped to mid-division, not fluent at times, 9th after 6 out, soon weakened and no danger from 4 out
mid-division and 5th after 6 out, lost place before 4 out and ridden, soon no extra
mid-division, dropped to 11th after 6 out, reminders after next, ridden from 4 out and soon no impression
towards rear, 12th after 6 out, ridden after 4 out and went moderate 6th after next, kept on same pace from before 2 out
prominent early, not fluent 1st and settled in mid-division, dropped towards rear from 4th and 13th after 6 out, reminders after next, ridden and no impression from 4 out, kept on past beaten horses
raced in rear, good progress into mid-division from 5 out, went 6th after next and moderate 4th before 2 out, soon left 3rd, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
chased leaders in 4th, not fluent at times, ridden from 4 out, no impression and dropped to 5th before 2 out, kept on same pace run-in
towards rear, not fluent at times, some progress into 7th after 6 out, ridden and weakened from 4 out
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden to close on leaders after 3 out, improved to dispute lead after next, pushed along and headed before last, ridden run-in and kept on well, just failed
mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, not fluent 6 out and soon dropped to 10th, ridden from 4 out and soon no impression
chased leaders early, improved to lead after 2nd, joined before 3 out, ridden and dropped to 3rd before next where fell
mid-division, not fluent 2nd, 8th after 6 out, ridden from 4 out and soon no impression
mid-division and 6th after 6 out, ridden in 5th after 4 out, dropped to 6th after next, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out
prominent, led after 1st, headed after 2nd and tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead before 3 out and led before last, ridden run-in and drifted slightly right, all out to hold on
THEATRE ONE was a beaten favourite in his previous five point-to-points before winning one easily on the points course at Fairyhouse so he could be well handicapped. He was entered in the following hunter-chase so his presence here is interesting. Mollies Gent has a poor strike-rate and is better handicapped over hurdles but quicker ground should bring about some improvement in Prosperity Square. Willow Grange wasn't far behind Presenting Julio, who runs in the previous race, at Tramore last month and a repeat would see him thereabouts but a career strike-rate of 1-44 doesn't inspire confidence. Town Pond is in the veteran stage and hasn't won since scoring here over two years ago but last year's winner Redclue very nearly followed up off a 15lb higher mark on the track and will have been tuned up with a recent run over timber.
Ancient Highway (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Rear, 8th after 5th, detached before 6th, no headway, never a factor, 8th of 9, 32 1/4l behind Rufino (10-1) at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Mollies Gent (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up behind, pushed along before 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 17 1/2l behind Oscar Lateen (10-5) at Musselburgh 3m 3f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Redclue (IRE) 50-1 (10-3) Held up, soon towards rear, no impression before straight, 13th of 17, 28 3/4l behind Showem Silver (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Prosperity Square (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Settled 6th early, rear of mid-division after 3rd, 9th after 6th, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Thurles 3m 1f hcp sft in Dec.
Scripturient (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Towards rear, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and no impression from 3 out, 12th of 16, dist behind Prince Garyantle (11-6) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Apr.
Theatre One (IRE) 5-2 (12-2) Twrds rr & keen, 4th 6out, clsr 4out, prog to ld aftr 3out, qckn bef 2out, 3l adv last, kow, easily, won at Fairyhouse Ptp 3m mdn gd in Apr beating Keephimbachwilliam (12-2) by 4l, 6 ran.
Celtic Thunder (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) In rear, struggling from 7 out, tailed off and pulled up 3 out, at Sedgefield 3m 2f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Court Adjourned (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, 5th from 4th, moderate 3rd before 4 out where pecked, moderate 6th approaching straight, soon no extra, tailed off, 5th of 12, dist behind Paper Lantern (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Willow Grange (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Prominent, slow jump 1st, 4th from 6th, 3rd after 11th, 2nd 2 out, one pace last, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Presenting Julio (11-8) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gd in Apr.
Coral Pearl (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along and weakened from 4 out, tailed off, last of 12, dist behind Isabella Liberty (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Apr.
Mason Dixon (IRE) 11-1 (10-3) Disputed early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec.
Town Pond (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Held up, slightly impeded 1st, 11th at 2nd, headway approaching 7th, 5th at 8th, slow jump 10th, pushed along and headway from 3 out, challenged straight, no extra and one pace from 2 out, 4th of 13, 26 3/4l behind Flynsini (10-7) at Clonmel 2m 7f hcp sft in Mar.
Killeen Elegance (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Slightly slow 2nd, soon chased leaders, 5th into straight, mistake 2 out, no impression and left 4th and impeded last, one pace, 4th of 12, 12l behind Fr Humphrey (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Kilderry Prince (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden into 7th and slight mistake 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, 10l behind Ask David (11-10) at Tipperary 2m hcp gd in Apr.
Dorkas 33-1 (11-12) Soon raced in 6th, some slight mistakes, not fluent 3 out and pushed along, moderate 6th approaching 2 out where jumped left, weakened, 8th of 9, dist behind Presenting Julio (11-8) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gd in Apr.