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First Approach (IRE) silks

Horse profile

First Approach (IRE, 2013)

Robin Des Champs (FR) × Manhattan Babe (IRE) (Definite Article (GB))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2013
Colour
bay

See also: First Approach (IRE) · A P O'Brien · 10 runs · 2 wins

Highest OR
139
Record (GB & IRE)
3 wins from 14 runs (21%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€43,435 IRE
Last official rating
136 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
16 Feb 2020, Navan (IRE) (F/6)
Last win (GB & IRE)
20 Jan 2019, Thurles (IRE)
Recent form
23912146141143F

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
16 Feb 20Navan (IRE)F/66/1-Donagh MeylerNoel MeadeTen Up Novice ChaseGrade 2Chase3mHeavy11-3-pCaptain Cj (IRE)€25,075290/4
18 Jan 20Navan (IRE)3/129/17½Sean FlanaganNoel MeadeEco Friendly Cups Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase3mSoft to Heavy11-12-pMinella Indo (IRE)€8,5702623/11
1 May 19Punchestown (IRE)4/1233/15Sean FlanaganNoel MeadeIrish Daily Mirror Novice HurdleGrade 1Hurdle3mYielding11-10136pMinella Indo (IRE)€59,000473/11
15 Mar 19Cheltenham11/2025/1distSean FlanaganNoel MeadeAlbert Bartlett Novices' HurdleGrade 1Hurdle3mGood to Soft11-5139pMinella Indo (IRE)£73,506414/18
2 Feb 19Leopardstown (IRE)4/1650/16¾Sean FlanaganNoel MeadeNathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors 50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff…Grade 1Hurdle2m6fGood to Yielding11-10132pCommander Of Fleet (IRE)€73,750131/14
20 Jan 19Thurles (IRE)1/34/5FwonSean FlanaganNoel MeadeBetVictor W.T. O'Grady Memorial Irish EBF Novice HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6½fGood11-5132--€9,548140/1
6 Jan 19Naas (IRE)6/833/18½Sean FlanaganNoel MeadeLawlor's of Naas Novice HurdleGrade 1Hurdle2m4fGood11-10--Battleoverdoyen (IRE)€53,100420/7
25 Nov 18Navan (IRE)4/83/1J2½Sean FlanaganNoel MeadeMonksfield Novice HurdleGrade 3Hurdle2m4fGood11-2--Easy Game (FR)€25,075231/5
2 Nov 18Down Royal (IRE)1/69/10Fwon 13Sean FlanaganNoel MeadeEventsec Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fGood11-12--Diamond Turf (FR)€9,240120/4
21 Oct 18Cork (IRE)2/611/82½Mr M J O'HareNoel MeadeBook Your Christmas Party At Cork Racecourse (Pro/Am) INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m3fGood11-11--Doctor Duffy (IRE)€6,776131/5
8 Oct 18Tipperary (IRE)1/1211/8Fwon nkMr M J O'HareNoel MeadeSeason Finale INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m4fGood11-11--Doctor Duffy (IRE)€6,1601641/11
27 Apr 18Punchestown (IRE)9/19100/3022Ms N CarberryNoel MeadeGVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m2fSoft12-0--Lone Wolf (IRE)€9,2401745/16
4 Nov 17Down Royal (IRE)3/127/42Ms N CarberryNoel MeadeDaily Mirror (Pro/Am) Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2mSoft11-11--Rapid Escape (IRE)€9,240251/9
10 Oct 17Galway (IRE)2/1315/8F½Ms N CarberryNoel MeadeJamie Kyne Memorial Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m½fSoft11-7--The Gunner Murphy (IRE)€6,776-0/8
  • F/616 Feb 20 · Navan (IRE)6/1

    Ten Up Novice Chase

    Grade 23mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    16 Feb 20
    Pos
    F/6
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    -
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Ten Up Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    Captain Cj (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €25,075
    Days
    29
    Future form
    0/4
  • 3/1218 Jan 20 · Navan (IRE)9/1

    Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jan 20
    Pos
    3/12
    SP
    9/1
    Btn
    7½
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    Minella Indo (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €8,570
    Days
    262
    Future form
    3/11
  • 4/121 May 19 · Punchestown (IRE)33/1

    Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle

    Grade 13mYielding

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 19
    Pos
    4/12
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    5
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    136
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    Minella Indo (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €59,000
    Days
    47
    Future form
    3/11
  • 11/2015 Mar 19 · Cheltenham25/1

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle

    Grade 13mGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 19
    Pos
    11/20
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    dist
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    139
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    Minella Indo (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £73,506
    Days
    41
    Future form
    4/18
  • 4/162 Feb 19 · Leopardstown (IRE)50/1

    Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors 50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff…

    Grade 12m6fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    2 Feb 19
    Pos
    4/16
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    6¾
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors 50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff…
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    132
    Headgear
    p
    Winner prize
    €73,750
    Days
    13
    Future form
    1/14
  • 1/320 Jan 19 · Thurles (IRE)4/5F

    BetVictor W.T. O'Grady Memorial Irish EBF Novice Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    20 Jan 19
    Pos
    1/3
    SP
    4/5F
    Btn
    won
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    BetVictor W.T. O'Grady Memorial Irish EBF Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-5
    OR
    132
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    -
    Winner prize
    €9,548
    Days
    14
    Future form
    0/1
  • 6/86 Jan 19 · Naas (IRE)33/1

    Lawlor's of Naas Novice Hurdle

    Grade 12m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    6 Jan 19
    Pos
    6/8
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    8½
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Lawlor's of Naas Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €53,100
    Days
    42
    Future form
    0/7
  • 4/825 Nov 18 · Navan (IRE)3/1J

    Monksfield Novice Hurdle

    Grade 32m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    25 Nov 18
    Pos
    4/8
    SP
    3/1J
    Btn
    2½
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Monksfield Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 3
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-2
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Easy Game (FR)
    Winner prize
    €25,075
    Days
    23
    Future form
    1/5
  • 1/62 Nov 18 · Down Royal (IRE)9/10F

    Eventsec Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    2 Nov 18
    Pos
    1/6
    SP
    9/10F
    Btn
    won 13
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Eventsec Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Diamond Turf (FR)
    Winner prize
    €9,240
    Days
    12
    Future form
    0/4
  • 2/621 Oct 18 · Cork (IRE)11/8

    Book Your Christmas Party At Cork Racecourse (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fGood

    All fields
    Date
    21 Oct 18
    Pos
    2/6
    SP
    11/8
    Btn
    2½
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Book Your Christmas Party At Cork Racecourse (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Doctor Duffy (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,776
    Days
    13
    Future form
    1/5
  • 1/128 Oct 18 · Tipperary (IRE)11/8F

    Season Finale INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    8 Oct 18
    Pos
    1/12
    SP
    11/8F
    Btn
    won nk
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Season Finale INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Doctor Duffy (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €6,160
    Days
    164
    Future form
    1/11
  • 9/1927 Apr 18 · Punchestown (IRE)100/30

    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    27 Apr 18
    Pos
    9/19
    SP
    100/30
    Btn
    22
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m2f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Lone Wolf (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €9,240
    Days
    174
    Future form
    5/16
  • 3/124 Nov 17 · Down Royal (IRE)7/4

    Daily Mirror (Pro/Am) Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    4 Nov 17
    Pos
    3/12
    SP
    7/4
    Btn
    2
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Daily Mirror (Pro/Am) Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Rapid Escape (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €9,240
    Days
    25
    Future form
    1/9
  • 2/1310 Oct 17 · Galway (IRE)15/8F

    Jamie Kyne Memorial Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    10 Oct 17
    Pos
    2/13
    SP
    15/8F
    Btn
    ½
    Trainer
    Noel Meade
    Race
    Jamie Kyne Memorial Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,776
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/8

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

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
18 Jan 20Navan (IRE)Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase3/12Captain Cj (IRE)216 Feb 20Navan (IRE)Ten Up Novice Chase
18 Jan 20Navan (IRE)Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase3/12Ifyoucatchmenow (IRE)818 Feb 20Punchestown (IRE)BoyleSports Grand National Trial Handicap Chase
18 Jan 20Navan (IRE)Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase3/12Cap York (FR)98 Mar 20Naas (IRE)MansionBet "GetItReady" For Cheltenham Leinster National Handicap Chase
1 May 19Punchestown (IRE)Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle4/12Carefully Selected (IRE)330 Nov 19Fairyhouse (IRE)Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Beginners Chase
1 May 19Punchestown (IRE)Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle4/12Go Another One (IRE)57 Jun 19Clonmel (IRE)Camida Beginners Chase
1 May 19Punchestown (IRE)Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle4/12Salsaretta (FR)-26 Nov 19Punchestown (IRE)BETDAQ Sportsbook Rated Novice Chase
15 Mar 19CheltenhamAlbert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle11/20Minella Indo (IRE)11 May 19Punchestown (IRE)Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle
15 Mar 19CheltenhamAlbert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle11/20Dinons (FR)-12 May 19Killarney (IRE)BetVictor Novice Chase
15 Mar 19CheltenhamAlbert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle11/20Alsa Mix (FR)-13 Nov 19Bangor-on-DeeMasterstroke & Scalo Yorton Stallions Mares' Novices' Chase
15 Mar 19CheltenhamAlbert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle11/20Stoney Mountain (IRE)-27 Oct 19AintreeBest Odds Guaranteed At Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle
2 Feb 19Leopardstown (IRE)Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors 50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff…4/16Gallant John Joe (IRE)310 Mar 19Naas (IRE)Irish Racing Writers Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle
25 Nov 18Navan (IRE)Monksfield Novice Hurdle4/8Easy Game (FR)116 Dec 18Navan (IRE)Navan Novice Hurdle
21 Oct 18Cork (IRE)Book Your Christmas Party At Cork Racecourse (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race2/6Doctor Duffy (IRE)113 May 19Killarney (IRE)BetVictor Maiden Hurdle
8 Oct 18Tipperary (IRE)Season Finale INH Flat Race1/12Doctor Duffy (IRE)221 Oct 18Cork (IRE)Book Your Christmas Party At Cork Racecourse (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
27 Apr 18Punchestown (IRE)GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race9/19Lone Wolf (IRE)11 Dec 18Fairyhouse (IRE)Free Racecourse WiFi at Faityhouse Maiden Hurdle
27 Apr 18Punchestown (IRE)GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race9/19You Raised Me Up (IRE)42 Aug 18Galway (IRE)Good Time For A Guinness INH Flat Race
27 Apr 18Punchestown (IRE)GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race9/19Boot Camp (IRE)522 Jun 18Down Royal (IRE)Belfast Live Maiden Hurdle
27 Apr 18Punchestown (IRE)GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race9/19Aforementioned (FR)1130 Nov 18Limerick (IRE)Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
27 Apr 18Punchestown (IRE)GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race9/19Dorrells Pierji (FR)1423 May 18Wexford (IRE)Racing Again June 6th INH Flat Race
4 Nov 17Down Royal (IRE)Daily Mirror (Pro/Am) Flat Race3/12Rapid Escape (IRE)119 Nov 17Punchestown (IRE)Punchestown Festival Ticket Offer Now On (Pro/Am) Flat Race
  • 3/1218 Jan 20 · Navan (IRE)

    Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jan 20
    Race
    Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase
    This horse
    3/12
    Winner next time
    Captain Cj (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    16 Feb 20
    Race won
    Ten Up Novice Chase
  • 3/1218 Jan 20 · Navan (IRE)

    Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jan 20
    Race
    Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase
    This horse
    3/12
    Winner next time
    Ifyoucatchmenow (IRE)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    18 Feb 20
    Race won
    BoyleSports Grand National Trial Handicap Chase
  • 3/1218 Jan 20 · Navan (IRE)

    Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase

    All fields
    Date
    18 Jan 20
    Race
    Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase
    This horse
    3/12
    Winner next time
    Cap York (FR)
    Their pos
    9
    Won on
    8 Mar 20
    Race won
    MansionBet "GetItReady" For Cheltenham Leinster National Handicap Chase
  • 4/121 May 19 · Punchestown (IRE)

    Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 19
    Race
    Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle
    This horse
    4/12
    Winner next time
    Carefully Selected (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    30 Nov 19
    Race won
    Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Beginners Chase
  • 4/121 May 19 · Punchestown (IRE)

    Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 19
    Race
    Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle
    This horse
    4/12
    Winner next time
    Go Another One (IRE)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    7 Jun 19
    Race won
    Camida Beginners Chase
  • 4/121 May 19 · Punchestown (IRE)

    Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 19
    Race
    Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle
    This horse
    4/12
    Winner next time
    Salsaretta (FR)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    26 Nov 19
    Race won
    BETDAQ Sportsbook Rated Novice Chase
  • 11/2015 Mar 19 · Cheltenham

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 19
    Race
    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    11/20
    Winner next time
    Minella Indo (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    1 May 19
    Race won
    Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle
  • 11/2015 Mar 19 · Cheltenham

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 19
    Race
    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    11/20
    Winner next time
    Dinons (FR)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    12 May 19
    Race won
    BetVictor Novice Chase
  • 11/2015 Mar 19 · Cheltenham

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 19
    Race
    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    11/20
    Winner next time
    Alsa Mix (FR)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    13 Nov 19
    Race won
    Masterstroke & Scalo Yorton Stallions Mares' Novices' Chase
  • 11/2015 Mar 19 · Cheltenham

    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    15 Mar 19
    Race
    Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
    This horse
    11/20
    Winner next time
    Stoney Mountain (IRE)
    Their pos
    -
    Won on
    27 Oct 19
    Race won
    Best Odds Guaranteed At Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle
  • 4/162 Feb 19 · Leopardstown (IRE)

    Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors 50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff…

    All fields
    Date
    2 Feb 19
    Race
    Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors 50,000 Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff…
    This horse
    4/16
    Winner next time
    Gallant John Joe (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    10 Mar 19
    Race won
    Irish Racing Writers Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle
  • 4/825 Nov 18 · Navan (IRE)

    Monksfield Novice Hurdle

    All fields
    Date
    25 Nov 18
    Race
    Monksfield Novice Hurdle
    This horse
    4/8
    Winner next time
    Easy Game (FR)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    16 Dec 18
    Race won
    Navan Novice Hurdle
  • 2/621 Oct 18 · Cork (IRE)

    Book Your Christmas Party At Cork Racecourse (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    21 Oct 18
    Race
    Book Your Christmas Party At Cork Racecourse (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
    This horse
    2/6
    Winner next time
    Doctor Duffy (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    13 May 19
    Race won
    BetVictor Maiden Hurdle
  • 1/128 Oct 18 · Tipperary (IRE)

    Season Finale INH Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    8 Oct 18
    Race
    Season Finale INH Flat Race
    This horse
    1/12
    Winner next time
    Doctor Duffy (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    21 Oct 18
    Race won
    Book Your Christmas Party At Cork Racecourse (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
  • 9/1927 Apr 18 · Punchestown (IRE)

    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    27 Apr 18
    Race
    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race
    This horse
    9/19
    Winner next time
    Lone Wolf (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    1 Dec 18
    Race won
    Free Racecourse WiFi at Faityhouse Maiden Hurdle
  • 9/1927 Apr 18 · Punchestown (IRE)

    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    27 Apr 18
    Race
    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race
    This horse
    9/19
    Winner next time
    You Raised Me Up (IRE)
    Their pos
    4
    Won on
    2 Aug 18
    Race won
    Good Time For A Guinness INH Flat Race
  • 9/1927 Apr 18 · Punchestown (IRE)

    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    27 Apr 18
    Race
    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race
    This horse
    9/19
    Winner next time
    Boot Camp (IRE)
    Their pos
    5
    Won on
    22 Jun 18
    Race won
    Belfast Live Maiden Hurdle
  • 9/1927 Apr 18 · Punchestown (IRE)

    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    27 Apr 18
    Race
    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race
    This horse
    9/19
    Winner next time
    Aforementioned (FR)
    Their pos
    11
    Won on
    30 Nov 18
    Race won
    Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
  • 9/1927 Apr 18 · Punchestown (IRE)

    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    27 Apr 18
    Race
    GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors INH Flat Race
    This horse
    9/19
    Winner next time
    Dorrells Pierji (FR)
    Their pos
    14
    Won on
    23 May 18
    Race won
    Racing Again June 6th INH Flat Race
  • 3/124 Nov 17 · Down Royal (IRE)

    Daily Mirror (Pro/Am) Flat Race

    All fields
    Date
    4 Nov 17
    Race
    Daily Mirror (Pro/Am) Flat Race
    This horse
    3/12
    Winner next time
    Rapid Escape (IRE)
    Their pos
    1
    Won on
    19 Nov 17
    Race won
    Punchestown Festival Ticket Offer Now On (Pro/Am) Flat Race

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

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Noel Meade10 Oct 1716 Feb 202/131321361391432221.4%50.0%£0€43,435
Noel Meade
Trainer
Noel Meade
First run
10 Oct 17
Last run
16 Feb 20
First run for yard
2/13
OR first run
132
OR last run
136
Best OR
139
Runs
14
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
21.4%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€43,435

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt1432221.4%50.0%£0€43,43513910 Oct 1716 Feb 20
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
14
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
21.4%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€43,435
Best OR
139
First run
10 Oct 17
Last run
16 Feb 20

Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Hurdle720028.6%28.6%£0€30,388
Chase20010.0%50.0%£0€1,320
NH Flat512120.0%80.0%£0€11,727
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
28.6%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€30,388
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,320
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
20.0%
Place %
80.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,727

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good631050.0%66.7%£0€29,649
Good to Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€5,000
Good to Soft10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€4,000
Soft30110.0%66.7%£0€3,466
Soft to Heavy10010.0%100.0%£0€1,320
Heavy10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
6
Wins
3
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€29,649
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,000
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,000
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,466
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,320
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f20110.0%100.0%£0€3,466
2m2f to 2m5f511020.0%40.0%£0€10,861
2m6f to 3m1f720128.6%42.9%£0€29,108
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,466
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,861
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
7
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
28.6%
Place %
42.9%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€29,108

Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.

By course

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Navan (IRE)30010.0%33.3%£0€3,020
Down Royal (IRE)210150.0%100.0%£0€10,605
Punchestown (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€4,000
Thurles (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€9,548
Tipperary (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%£0€6,160
Cheltenham10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Cork (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€2,101
Galway (IRE)10100.0%100.0%£0€2,101
Leopardstown (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€5,000
Naas (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€900
Navan (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,020
Down Royal (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,605
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,000
Thurles (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,548
Tipperary (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€6,160
Cheltenham
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Cork (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,101
Galway (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,101
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,000
Naas (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€900

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Grade 140000.0%0.0%£0€9,900
Grade 210000.0%0.0%£0€0
Grade 310000.0%0.0%£0€1,700
Non-handicap (unclassified)832237.5%87.5%£0€31,835
Grade 1
Class
Grade 1
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,900
Grade 2
Class
Grade 2
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Grade 3
Class
Grade 3
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,700
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
8
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
37.5%
Place %
87.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€31,835

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

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2 to 5 runners1100100.0%100.0%£0€9,548
6 to 8 runners511020.0%40.0%£0€13,941
9 to 12 runners410225.0%75.0%£0€12,845
13 to 16 runners20100.0%50.0%£0€7,101
17+ runners20000.0%0.0%£0€0
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,548
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
20.0%
Place %
40.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,941
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,845
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,101
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January310133.3%66.7%£0€11,768
February20000.0%0.0%£0€5,000
March10000.0%0.0%£0€0
April10000.0%0.0%£0€0
May10000.0%0.0%£0€4,000
October312033.3%100.0%£0€10,362
November310133.3%66.7%£0€12,305
January
Month
January
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€11,768
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,000
March
Month
March
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,000
October
Month
October
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,362
November
Month
November
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€12,305

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Sean Flanagan820125.0%37.5%£0€31,708
Ms N Carberry30110.0%66.7%£0€3,466
Mr M J O'Hare211050.0%100.0%£0€8,261
Donagh Meyler10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Sean Flanagan
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
25.0%
Place %
37.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€31,708
Ms N Carberry
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,466
Mr M J O'Hare
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,261
Donagh Meyler
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Noel Meade1432221.4%50.0%£0€43,435
Noel Meade
Trainer
Noel Meade
Runs
14
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
21.4%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€43,435

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear932133.3%66.7%£0€33,115
p50010.0%20.0%£0€10,320
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€33,115
p
Headgear
p
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,320

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 runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10100.0%100.0%£0€2,101
8 to 14 days421050.0%75.0%£0€25,889
15 to 30 days30010.0%33.3%£0€3,065
31 to 60 days30000.0%0.0%£0€4,900
121 to 365 days310133.3%66.7%£0€7,480
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,101
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
75.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€25,889
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
33.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,065
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€4,900
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,480

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

By first-time headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
First time in any headgear10000.0%0.0%£0€5,000
First time cheekpieces10000.0%0.0%£0€5,000
Headgear, all items worn before40010.0%25.0%£0€5,320
No headgear932133.3%66.7%£0€33,115
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,000
First time cheekpieces
Headgear
First time cheekpieces
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,000
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€5,320
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
9
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€33,115

A run can count in more than one "first time" row (e.g. first-time blinkers and first headgear of any kind). First time is judged against earlier British and Irish runs only.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchRobin Des Champs (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. SireRobin Des Champs (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchManhattan Babe (IRE)

Parent · 1

  1. DamManhattan Babe (IRE)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireDefinite Article (GB)
  2. Dam's damRosceen Bui (IRE)

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sirePhardante (FR)
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Robin Des Champs (FR)
Manhattan Babe (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Definite Article (GB)
Rosceen Bui (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Phardante (FR)
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseFirst Approach (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2013
SireRobin Des Champs (FR)
DamManhattan Babe (IRE)
DamsireDefinite Article (GB)
2nd damRosceen Bui (IRE)
2nd dam's sirePhardante (FR)
Dam's produce4 winners from 8 runners
Notable siblingBrooklyn Babe (IRE)

Female line

  1. Manhattan Babe (IRE) · by Definite Article (GB) · 4 winners from 8 runners
  2. Rosceen Bui (IRE) · by Phardante (FR) · 1 winners from 4 runners
  3. Tullow Performance (GB) · 4 winners from 9 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Robin Des Champs (FR)Manhattan Babe (IRE)Definite Article (GB)Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd19 Apr 13baygeldingNH 2m4fFlat 8.8f · NH 2m3½f
Robin Des Champs (FR)
Breeder
Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd
Foaled
19 Apr 13
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m4f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 8.8f · NH 2m3½f

Progeny of Robin Des Champs (FR) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs3,5524641,06213.1%29.9%143
At 2m6f to 3m1f92613027014.0%29.2%72
On Good going1,20317636414.6%30.3%73
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going3415410315.8%30.2%32
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
3,552
Wins
464
Placed
1,062
Win %
13.1%
Place %
29.9%
This horse runs
14
This horse wins
3
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
926
Wins
130
Placed
270
Win %
14.0%
Place %
29.2%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
2
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
1,203
Wins
176
Placed
364
Win %
14.6%
Place %
30.3%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
3
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
Runs
341
Wins
54
Placed
103
Win %
15.8%
Place %
30.2%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
2

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.

Robin Des Champs (FR) × Definite Article (GB) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt8337.5%078111214.1%£58,349€54,590
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
8
Winners
3
Winners %
37.5%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
78
Wins
11
2nd/3rd
12
Win %
14.1%
Prize GB (£)
£58,349
Prize IRE (€)
€54,590

All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Ballintubber Boy (IRE)2770£56,542€0
First Approach (IRE)1430£0€43,435
More Than Ever (IRE)910£0€8,175
Brooklyn Babe (IRE)100£0€0
Manhattan Lady (IRE)300£0€0
Let It Loose (IRE)300£0€0
Manhattan Bullet (IRE)600£1,807€0
Robyns Approach (IRE)1500£0€2,980
Ballintubber Boy (IRE)
Runs
27
Wins
7
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£56,542
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First Approach (IRE)
Runs
14
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€43,435
More Than Ever (IRE)
Runs
9
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,175
Brooklyn Babe (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Manhattan Lady (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Let It Loose (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Manhattan Bullet (IRE)
Runs
6
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£1,807
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Robyns Approach (IRE)
Runs
15
Wins
0
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,980

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt13613913213220 Jan 194
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
136
Highest OR
139
Lowest OR
132
Last winning OR
132
Last win
20 Jan 19
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

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
1 May 19Punchestown (IRE)NH136-34/12
15 Mar 19CheltenhamNH139711/20
2 Feb 19Leopardstown (IRE)NH13204/16
20 Jan 19Thurles (IRE)NH132-1/3

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt136136013220 Jan 1941324139-3
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
136
OR last run
136
Change
0
Last winning OR
132
Last win
20 Jan 19
v last winning
4
Highest winning OR
132
v highest winning
4
Highest OR
139
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

Manhattan Babe (IRE)

G1 winners
0
Produce
4 winners from 8 runners

Full siblings

Half siblings

By Stowaway (GB)

By Doyen (IRE)

Female line

  1. 1Manhattan Babe (IRE) · by Definite Article (GB)
  2. 2Rosceen Bui (IRE) · by Phardante (FR)
  3. 3Tullow Performance (GB)

Notable relatives

Uncle (out of 2nd dam)

First cousin once removed

View full Tullow Performance family

In brief

When was First Approach foaled?

First Approach (IRE), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 19 April 2013.

Who are the sire and dam of First Approach?

First Approach (IRE) is by Robin Des Champs (FR) out of Manhattan Babe (IRE), a daughter of Definite Article (GB), and was bred by Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd.

Who trained First Approach?

First Approach (IRE) was trained by Noel Meade and owned by Mrs Patricia Hunt at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is First Approach's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, First Approach (IRE) won 3 of 14 races (21%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

Has First Approach ever been beaten?

First Approach (IRE) was beaten 11 times in 14 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 10 October 2017 at Galway (IRE) (2nd of 13).

What was First Approach's official rating?

First Approach (IRE) was last officially rated 136 over jumps (career high 139).

Is First Approach still racing?

First Approach (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 16 February 2020 at Navan (IRE) in the Ten Up Novice Chase (result: fell, 6 ran), and has not run there since.

Is First Approach related to any top horses?

First Approach (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Emotional Moment (IRE) (uncle, Grade 2 winner) and King Harald (IRE) (first cousin once removed, Listed winner), from the Tullow Performance (GB) family.

What is First Approach's record at Navan (IRE)?

First Approach (IRE) ran most often at Navan (IRE), with no wins from 3 runs there.

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