GOOD TO BE ALIVE ran out a comprehensive winner on his Fairyhouse debut and might be able to improve past Declan Queally's Bacchanalain, who has concede weight all round.
Good To Be Alive
Bacchanalian
Shoda
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Bacchanalian
J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: Declan Queally, Ireland
F: 42161
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Two wins from 5 runs this season. Useful effort to win 7-runner C&D juvenile 15 days ago and should go well again.
5. Shoda
J: J. J. SlevinT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
Fairly useful Flat winner. Shaped well when third of 16 in juvenile at Limerick (2m, soft) on hurdle debut over Christmas. Should improve.
2. Good To Be Alive
J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 1
Price History:
3.75
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
9/1, won 13-runner juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m, soft) on debut 18 days ago, comfortably. Looks a useful prospect for leading connections.
3. Kool One
J: Mr I. RyanT: Conor David Maxwell, Ireland
F: 32
Price History:
8.00
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Fair Flat winner. Placed both starts in juvenile hurdles (C&D first occasion). A bit more will be needed stepping up in class.
4. Space Warrior
J: D. E. MullinsT: Thomas Mullins, Ireland
F: 1565
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Made a winning start over hurdles at Fairyhouse in November but has found life tougher since. Likely booked for another struggle.