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Horse profile
Balanced Approach
- TrainerBrendan W Duke
- OwnerMrs J S Bolger
- Sex
- gelding
- Foaled
- 2013
- Colour
- bay
- Highest OR
- 76
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 0 wins from 7 runs (0%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- €1,906 IRE
- Last official rating
- 73 (Flat)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 16 Apr 2018, Leopardstown (IRE) (12/16)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- Never won
Recent form
65449412
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | OR | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 18 | Leopardstown (IRE) | 12/16 | 7/1 | 21¼ | Kevin Manning | Brendan W Duke | Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap | Handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 1m1f | Heavy | 9-9 | 73 | Grand Canyon (IRE) | €7,392 | 3 | 2/15 |
| 13 Apr 18 | Naas (IRE) | 4/11 | 16/1 | 11¾ | Kevin Manning | Brendan W Duke | toals.com Live Casino Like Us on Facebook & Twitter Handicap | Handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 1m2f | Soft to Heavy | 8-11 | 73 | Curley Bill (IRE) | €10,472 | 184 | 1/10 |
| 11 Oct 17 | Gowran Park (IRE) | 9/16 | 12/1 | 29 | Kevin Manning | J S Bolger | Racing Again November 25th Maiden | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 1m1½f | Heavy | 9-9 | 76 | World War (IRE) | €7,392 | 21 | 3/13 |
| 20 Sep 17 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | 4/17 | 9/2C | 1½ | Kevin Manning | J S Bolger | Next Racing At Fairyhouse The Return Of The Jumps October 7th Maiden | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 7f | Soft to Heavy | 9-8 | 75 | Covetous (GB) | €7,392 | 14 | 0/15 |
| 6 Sep 17 | Gowran Park (IRE) | 4/16 | 8/1 | 6½ | Kevin Manning | J S Bolger | Thomastown Maiden | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 1m1½f | Heavy | 9-11 | - | Upgraded (IRE) | €7,392 | 521 | 0/13 |
| 3 Apr 16 | Curragh (IRE) | 5/10 | 5/1 | 9 | Kevin Manning | J S Bolger | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 1m2f | Heavy | 9-5 | - | US Army Ranger (IRE) | €9,225 | 161 | 2/9 |
| 25 Oct 15 | Leopardstown (IRE) | 6/15 | 10/1 | 5¼ | Kevin Manning | J S Bolger | Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings) | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 7f | Good to Yielding | 9-5 | - | Awtaad (IRE) | €11,385 | - | 3/14 |
Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap
Handicap (unclassified)1m1fHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 16 Apr 18
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Pos
- 12/16
- SP
- 7/1
- Btn
- 21¼
- Jockey
- Kevin Manning
- Trainer
- Brendan W Duke
- Race
- Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m1f
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 9-9
- OR
- 73
- Winner / 2nd
- Grand Canyon (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €7,392
- Days
- 3
- Future form
- 2/15
toals.com Live Casino Like Us on Facebook & Twitter Handicap
Handicap (unclassified)1m2fSoft to Heavy
All fields
- Date
- 13 Apr 18
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/11
- SP
- 16/1
- Btn
- 11¾
- Jockey
- Kevin Manning
- Trainer
- Brendan W Duke
- Race
- toals.com Live Casino Like Us on Facebook & Twitter Handicap
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m2f
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Wgt
- 8-11
- OR
- 73
- Winner / 2nd
- Curley Bill (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €10,472
- Days
- 184
- Future form
- 1/10
Racing Again November 25th Maiden
Non-handicap (unclassified)1m1½fHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 11 Oct 17
- Course
- Gowran Park (IRE)
- Pos
- 9/16
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- 29
- Jockey
- Kevin Manning
- Trainer
- J S Bolger
- Race
- Racing Again November 25th Maiden
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m1½f
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 9-9
- OR
- 76
- Winner / 2nd
- World War (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €7,392
- Days
- 21
- Future form
- 3/13
Next Racing At Fairyhouse The Return Of The Jumps October 7th Maiden
Non-handicap (unclassified)7fSoft to Heavy
All fields
- Date
- 20 Sep 17
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/17
- SP
- 9/2C
- Btn
- 1½
- Jockey
- Kevin Manning
- Trainer
- J S Bolger
- Race
- Next Racing At Fairyhouse The Return Of The Jumps October 7th Maiden
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Wgt
- 9-8
- OR
- 75
- Winner / 2nd
- Covetous (GB)
- Winner prize
- €7,392
- Days
- 14
- Future form
- 0/15
Thomastown Maiden
Non-handicap (unclassified)1m1½fHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 6 Sep 17
- Course
- Gowran Park (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/16
- SP
- 8/1
- Btn
- 6½
- Jockey
- Kevin Manning
- Trainer
- J S Bolger
- Race
- Thomastown Maiden
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m1½f
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 9-11
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Upgraded (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €7,392
- Days
- 521
- Future form
- 0/13
- 5/103 Apr 16 · Curragh (IRE)5/1
Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden
Non-handicap (unclassified)1m2fHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 3 Apr 16
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Pos
- 5/10
- SP
- 5/1
- Btn
- 9
- Jockey
- Kevin Manning
- Trainer
- J S Bolger
- Race
- Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 1m2f
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 9-5
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- US Army Ranger (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €9,225
- Days
- 161
- Future form
- 2/9
Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings)
Non-handicap (unclassified)7fGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 25 Oct 15
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Pos
- 6/15
- SP
- 10/1
- Btn
- 5¼
- Jockey
- Kevin Manning
- Trainer
- J S Bolger
- Race
- Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 9-5
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Awtaad (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €11,385
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 3/14
Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.
Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 18 | Leopardstown (IRE) | Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap | 12/16 | Claregate Street (IRE) | 5 | 6 May 18 | Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | Meridian Security Irish EBF Fillies Handicap |
| 16 Apr 18 | Leopardstown (IRE) | Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap | 12/16 | Circling Moon (IRE) | 13 | 29 May 18 | Gowran Park (IRE) | Follow Gowran Park On Facebook Handicap |
| 13 Apr 18 | Naas (IRE) | toals.com Live Casino Like Us on Facebook & Twitter Handicap | 4/11 | King Christophe (IRE) | 5 | 3 May 18 | Clonmel (IRE) | Camida Pia Handicap |
| 11 Oct 17 | Gowran Park (IRE) | Racing Again November 25th Maiden | 9/16 | Warnaq (IRE) | 2 | 5 Nov 17 | Naas (IRE) | Jumps Racing Returns To Naas November 11th Maiden |
| 11 Oct 17 | Gowran Park (IRE) | Racing Again November 25th Maiden | 9/16 | Bid Adieu (IRE) | 6 | 1 Nov 17 | Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | www.dundalkstadium.com Maiden |
| 11 Oct 17 | Gowran Park (IRE) | Racing Again November 25th Maiden | 9/16 | Solo Saxophone (IRE) | 7 | 19 Dec 17 | Catterick | Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Juvenile Hurdle |
| 3 Apr 16 | Curragh (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden | 5/10 | US Army Ranger (IRE) | 1 | 5 May 16 | Chester | MBNA Chester Vase (Colts & Geldings) |
| 3 Apr 16 | Curragh (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden | 5/10 | Kellstorm (IRE) | 3 | 21 Apr 16 | Tipperary (IRE) | Fundraising Events At Tipperary Races Maiden |
| 25 Oct 15 | Leopardstown (IRE) | Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings) | 6/15 | Awtaad (IRE) | 1 | 20 Mar 16 | Curragh (IRE) | Plusvital Madrid Handicap |
| 25 Oct 15 | Leopardstown (IRE) | Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings) | 6/15 | Araqeel (GB) | 3 | 15 Sep 16 | Listowel (IRE) | Tote Maiden |
| 25 Oct 15 | Leopardstown (IRE) | Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings) | 6/15 | Mulligatawny (IRE) | 4 | 11 Mar 16 | Dundalk (AW) (IRE) | Cassidy's XL Carrickmacross Maiden |
- 12/1616 Apr 18 · Leopardstown (IRE)
Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap
All fields
- Date
- 16 Apr 18
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Race
- Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap
- This horse
- 12/16
- Winner next time
- Claregate Street (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 6 May 18
- At
- Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
- Race won
- Meridian Security Irish EBF Fillies Handicap
- 12/1616 Apr 18 · Leopardstown (IRE)
Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap
All fields
- Date
- 16 Apr 18
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Race
- Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap
- This horse
- 12/16
- Winner next time
- Circling Moon (IRE)
- Their pos
- 13
- Won on
- 29 May 18
- Race won
- Follow Gowran Park On Facebook Handicap
- 4/1113 Apr 18 · Naas (IRE)
toals.com Live Casino Like Us on Facebook & Twitter Handicap
All fields
- Date
- 13 Apr 18
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Race
- toals.com Live Casino Like Us on Facebook & Twitter Handicap
- This horse
- 4/11
- Winner next time
- King Christophe (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 3 May 18
- Race won
- Camida Pia Handicap
- 9/1611 Oct 17 · Gowran Park (IRE)
Racing Again November 25th Maiden
All fields
- Date
- 11 Oct 17
- Course
- Gowran Park (IRE)
- Race
- Racing Again November 25th Maiden
- This horse
- 9/16
- Winner next time
- Warnaq (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 5 Nov 17
- Race won
- Jumps Racing Returns To Naas November 11th Maiden
- 9/1611 Oct 17 · Gowran Park (IRE)
Racing Again November 25th Maiden
All fields
- Date
- 11 Oct 17
- Course
- Gowran Park (IRE)
- Race
- Racing Again November 25th Maiden
- This horse
- 9/16
- Winner next time
- Bid Adieu (IRE)
- Their pos
- 6
- Won on
- 1 Nov 17
- At
- Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
- Race won
- www.dundalkstadium.com Maiden
- 9/1611 Oct 17 · Gowran Park (IRE)
Racing Again November 25th Maiden
All fields
- Date
- 11 Oct 17
- Course
- Gowran Park (IRE)
- Race
- Racing Again November 25th Maiden
- This horse
- 9/16
- Winner next time
- Solo Saxophone (IRE)
- Their pos
- 7
- Won on
- 19 Dec 17
- Race won
- Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Juvenile Hurdle
- 5/103 Apr 16 · Curragh (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden
All fields
- Date
- 3 Apr 16
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race
- Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden
- This horse
- 5/10
- Winner next time
- US Army Ranger (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 5 May 16
- At
- Chester
- Race won
- MBNA Chester Vase (Colts & Geldings)
- 5/103 Apr 16 · Curragh (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden
All fields
- Date
- 3 Apr 16
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race
- Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden
- This horse
- 5/10
- Winner next time
- Kellstorm (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 21 Apr 16
- Race won
- Fundraising Events At Tipperary Races Maiden
- 6/1525 Oct 15 · Leopardstown (IRE)
Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings)
All fields
- Date
- 25 Oct 15
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Race
- Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings)
- This horse
- 6/15
- Winner next time
- Awtaad (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 20 Mar 16
- At
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race won
- Plusvital Madrid Handicap
- 6/1525 Oct 15 · Leopardstown (IRE)
Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings)
All fields
- Date
- 25 Oct 15
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Race
- Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings)
- This horse
- 6/15
- Winner next time
- Araqeel (GB)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 15 Sep 16
- Race won
- Tote Maiden
- 6/1525 Oct 15 · Leopardstown (IRE)
Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings)
All fields
- Date
- 25 Oct 15
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Race
- Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings)
- This horse
- 6/15
- Winner next time
- Mulligatawny (IRE)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 11 Mar 16
- At
- Dundalk (AW) (IRE)
- Race won
- Cassidy's XL Carrickmacross Maiden
Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).
Trainer changes
| Trainer | Moved from | First run | Last run | First run for yard | OR first run | OR last run | Best OR | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan W Duke | J S Bolger | 13 Apr 18 | 16 Apr 18 | 4/11 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €697 | ||
| J S Bolger | - | 25 Oct 15 | 11 Oct 17 | 6/15 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,209 |
Brendan W Duke
- Trainer
- Brendan W Duke
- Moved from
- J S Bolger
- First run
- 13 Apr 18
- Last run
- 16 Apr 18
- First run for yard
- 4/11
- OR first run
- 73
- OR last run
- 73
- Best OR
- 73
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €697
J S Bolger
- Trainer
- J S Bolger
- First run
- 25 Oct 15
- Last run
- 11 Oct 17
- First run for yard
- 6/15
- OR first run
- 75
- OR last run
- 76
- Best OR
- 76
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,209
Spells with each trainer in race order, latest first (a horse that returns to a trainer shows a new spell). From British and Irish runs since 1990.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | Best OR | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,906 | 76 | 25 Oct 15 | 16 Apr 18 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,906
- Best OR
- 76
- First run
- 25 Oct 15
- Last run
- 16 Apr 18
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Turf | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,906 |
Flat Turf
- Race type
- Flat Turf
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,906
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Soft to Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,189 | ||
| Heavy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €717 |
Good to Yielding
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Soft to Heavy
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,189
Heavy
- Going
- Heavy
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €717
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7f to 1m | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €492 | ||
| 9f to 11f | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,414 |
7f to 1m
- Distance
- 7f to 1m
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €492
9f to 11f
- Distance
- 9f to 11f
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,414
Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.
By course
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowran Park (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €492 | ||
| Leopardstown (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €225 | ||
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €492 | ||
| Naas (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €697 |
Gowran Park (IRE)
- Course
- Gowran Park (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €492
Leopardstown (IRE)
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Curragh (IRE)
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €225
Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €492
Naas (IRE)
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €697
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,209 | ||
| Handicap (unclassified) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €697 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,209
Handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €697
Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.
By field size
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 12 runners | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €922 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €492 | ||
| 17+ runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €492 |
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €922
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €492
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €492
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €922 | ||
| September | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €984 | ||
| October | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
April
- Month
- April
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €922
September
- Month
- September
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €984
October
- Month
- October
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Manning | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,906 |
Kevin Manning
- Jockey
- Kevin Manning
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,906
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J S Bolger | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,209 | ||
| Brendan W Duke | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €697 |
J S Bolger
- Trainer
- J S Bolger
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,209
Brendan W Duke
- Trainer
- Brendan W Duke
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €697
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,906 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,906
Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.
By days since last run
| Days since last run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 1 to 7 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €492 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €922 | ||
| Over a year | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €492 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
1 to 7 days
- Days since last run
- 1 to 7 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €492
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €922
Over a year
- Days since last run
- Over a year
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €492
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchNew Approach (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireGalileo (IRE)
- Sire's damPark Express (GB)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Sire's sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's sire's damNot traced
- Sire's dam's sireNot traced
- Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchSoilse Na Cathrach (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireElusive City (USA)
- Dam's damNot traced
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireNot traced
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
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Breeding card
HorseBalanced Approach (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2013
SireNew Approach (IRE)
DamSoilse Na Cathrach (IRE)
DamsireElusive City (USA)
Sire's sireGalileo (IRE)
Sire's damPark Express (GB)
Dam's produce1 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingElusive Approach (IRE)
Female line
- Soilse Na Cathrach (IRE) · 1 winners from 3 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Breeder | Foaled | Colour | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Approach (IRE) | Soilse Na Cathrach (IRE) | Elusive City (USA) | J S Bolger | 4 Apr 13 | bay | gelding | Flat 9.6f · NH 2m1½f | Flat 6.9f · NH 2m1½f |
New Approach (IRE)
- Damsire
- Elusive City (USA)
- Breeder
- J S Bolger
- Foaled
- 4 Apr 13
- Colour
- bay
- Sex
- gelding
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 9.6f · NH 2m1½f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 6.9f · NH 2m1½f
Progeny of New Approach (IRE) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat runs | 5,340 | 679 | 1,705 | 7 | 0 | ||
| At 9f to 11f | 1,547 | 204 | 499 | 5 | 0 | ||
| On Heavy going | 134 | 11 | 34 | 4 | 0 | ||
| At 9f to 11f on Heavy going | 38 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
All Flat runs
- Condition
- All Flat runs
- Runs
- 5,340
- Wins
- 679
- Placed
- 1,705
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 7
- This horse wins
- 0
At 9f to 11f
- Condition
- At 9f to 11f
- Runs
- 1,547
- Wins
- 204
- Placed
- 499
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 5
- This horse wins
- 0
On Heavy going
- Condition
- On Heavy going
- Runs
- 134
- Wins
- 11
- Placed
- 34
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 0
At 9f to 11f on Heavy going
- Condition
- At 9f to 11f on Heavy going
- Runs
- 38
- Wins
- 3
- Placed
- 11
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 0
Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.
New Approach (IRE) × Elusive City (USA) mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 4 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 9 | £15,344 | €24,924 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runners
- 4
- Winners
- 2
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 44
- Wins
- 4
- 2nd/3rd
- 9
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £15,344
- Prize IRE (€)
- €24,924
Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union (IRE) | 9 | 2 | 0 | £14,644 | €0 |
| Elusive Approach (IRE) | 19 | 2 | 0 | £0 | €23,018 |
| Balanced Approach (IRE) | 7 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €1,906 |
| Imminent Approach (GB) | 9 | 0 | 0 | £700 | €0 |
Union (IRE)
- Horse
- Union (IRE)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £14,644
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Elusive Approach (IRE)
- Runs
- 19
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €23,018
Balanced Approach (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,906
Imminent Approach (GB)
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £700
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 73 | 76 | 73 | 4 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 73
- Highest OR
- 76
- Lowest OR
- 73
- Rated runs
- 4
Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.
Official rating by run
| Date | Course | Code | OR | Change | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 18 | Leopardstown (IRE) | Flat | 73 | 0 | 12/16 |
| 13 Apr 18 | Naas (IRE) | Flat | 73 | -3 | 4/11 |
| 11 Oct 17 | Gowran Park (IRE) | Flat | 76 | 1 | 9/16 |
| 20 Sep 17 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Flat | 75 | - | 4/17 |
- 12/1616 Apr 18 · Leopardstown (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 16 Apr 18
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 73
- Change
- 0
- Pos
- 12/16
- 4/1113 Apr 18 · Naas (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 13 Apr 18
- Course
- Naas (IRE)
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 73
- Change
- -3
- Pos
- 4/11
- 9/1611 Oct 17 · Gowran Park (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 11 Oct 17
- Course
- Gowran Park (IRE)
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 76
- Change
- 1
- Pos
- 9/16
- 4/1720 Sep 17 · Fairyhouse (IRE)
All fields
- Date
- 20 Sep 17
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 75
- Change
- -
- Pos
- 4/17
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 73 | 73 | 0 | 76 | -3 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 73
- OR last run
- 73
- Change
- 0
- Highest OR
- 76
- v highest
- -3
Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 1 winners from 3 runners
Full siblings
- Elusive Approach (IRE)2W · 19R
Half siblings
By Intense Focus (USA)
- Intensely Focussed (IRE)0W · 6R
Female line
- 1Soilse Na Cathrach (IRE)
Notable relatives
No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.
In brief
When was Balanced Approach foaled?
Balanced Approach (IRE), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 4 April 2013.
Who are the sire and dam of Balanced Approach?
Balanced Approach (IRE) is by New Approach (IRE) out of Soilse Na Cathrach (IRE), a daughter of Elusive City (USA), and was bred by J S Bolger.
Who trained Balanced Approach?
Balanced Approach (IRE) was trained by Brendan W Duke and owned by Mrs J S Bolger at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland, having also run for J S Bolger.
What is Balanced Approach's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Balanced Approach (IRE) ran 7 times without winning.
What was Balanced Approach's official rating?
Balanced Approach (IRE) was last officially rated 73 on the Flat (career high 76).
Is Balanced Approach still racing?
Balanced Approach (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 16 April 2018 at Leopardstown (IRE) in the Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap, finishing 12th of 16, and has not run there since.
What is Balanced Approach's record at Gowran Park (IRE)?
Balanced Approach (IRE) ran most often at Gowran Park (IRE), with no wins from 2 runs there.
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