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Horse profile

Sharp Approach

Sex
mare
Foaled
1985
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 6 runs (17%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£0
Last run (GB & IRE)
14 Aug 1991, Tramore (IRE) (7/10)
Last win (GB & IRE)
24 Jun 1991, Kilbeggan (IRE)
Recent form
474167

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtWinner / 2ndDaysFuture form
14 Aug 91Tramore (IRE)7/107/14¼Jamie MageeM KeaneWaterford Castle And Country Club Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fGood9-10Pair Of Queens (GB)280/8
17 Jul 91Killarney (IRE)6/1610/125¾Norman WilliamsonM KeaneAsdee Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fGood10-10Muzahim (USA)233/12
24 Jun 91Kilbeggan (IRE)1/114/1won 1Norman WilliamsonM KeaneBallinagore Maiden Hurdle (Div II)Non-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle3mGood11-1Graiguenamon (GB)71/7
17 Jun 91Killarney (IRE)4/910/14Norman WilliamsonM KeaneClubhouse HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mGood10-13Monumental Gesture (IRE)261/8
22 May 91Mallow (IRE)7/168/120Mr D J McGrathM KeaneMunster I.N.H. Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m5fGood to Firm11-9Santa Moria (GB)131/10
9 May 91Tipperary (IRE)4/178/113Mr D J McGrathM KeaneGowla Breeders International Mares Series INH Flat RaceNon-handicap (unclassified)NH Flat2m4fGood to Soft12-0Martomick (GB)-1/15
  • 7/1014 Aug 91 · Tramore (IRE)7/1

    Waterford Castle And Country Club Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    14 Aug 91
    Pos
    7/10
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    4¼
    Trainer
    M Keane
    Race
    Waterford Castle And Country Club Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-10
    Days
    28
    Future form
    0/8
  • 6/1617 Jul 91 · Killarney (IRE)10/1

    Asdee Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m6fGood

    All fields
    Date
    17 Jul 91
    Pos
    6/16
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    25¾
    Trainer
    M Keane
    Race
    Asdee Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-10
    Winner / 2nd
    Muzahim (USA)
    Days
    23
    Future form
    3/12
  • 1/1124 Jun 91 · Kilbeggan (IRE)4/1

    Ballinagore Maiden Hurdle (Div II)

    Non-handicap (unclassified)3mGood

    All fields
    Date
    24 Jun 91
    Pos
    1/11
    SP
    4/1
    Btn
    won 1
    Trainer
    M Keane
    Race
    Ballinagore Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-1
    Winner / 2nd
    Graiguenamon (GB)
    Days
    7
    Future form
    1/7
  • 4/917 Jun 91 · Killarney (IRE)10/1

    Clubhouse Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood

    All fields
    Date
    17 Jun 91
    Pos
    4/9
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    4
    Trainer
    M Keane
    Race
    Clubhouse Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-13
    Days
    26
    Future form
    1/8
  • 7/1622 May 91 · Mallow (IRE)8/1

    Munster I.N.H. Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m5fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    22 May 91
    Course
    Mallow (IRE)
    Pos
    7/16
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    20
    Trainer
    M Keane
    Race
    Munster I.N.H. Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    11-9
    Winner / 2nd
    Santa Moria (GB)
    Days
    13
    Future form
    1/10
  • 4/179 May 91 · Tipperary (IRE)8/1

    Gowla Breeders International Mares Series INH Flat Race

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    9 May 91
    Pos
    4/17
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    13
    Trainer
    M Keane
    Race
    Gowla Breeders International Mares Series INH Flat Race
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    NH Flat
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    12-0
    Winner / 2nd
    Martomick (GB)
    Days
    -
    Future form
    1/15

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
17 Jul 91Killarney (IRE)Asdee Handicap Hurdle6/16Muzahim (USA)13 Aug 91Galway (IRE)Oranmore Dairies Handicap Hurdle
17 Jul 91Killarney (IRE)Asdee Handicap Hurdle6/16Far Senior (GB)23 Oct 91CheltenhamPostlip Novices' Chase
17 Jul 91Killarney (IRE)Asdee Handicap Hurdle6/16Bit Of A Touch (GB)913 Aug 91Tramore (IRE)Strand Maiden Hurdle
24 Jun 91Kilbeggan (IRE)Ballinagore Maiden Hurdle (Div II)1/11Graiguenamon (GB)28 Aug 91Mallow (IRE)Mallow Maiden Hurdle
17 Jun 91Killarney (IRE)Clubhouse Hurdle4/9Monumental Gesture (IRE)127 Jun 91Thurles (IRE)Tipperary Hurdle
22 May 91Mallow (IRE)Munster I.N.H. Flat Race7/16Ballytigue Lord (GB)217 Jun 91Killarney (IRE)Final Round I.N.H. Flat Race
9 May 91Tipperary (IRE)Gowla Breeders International Mares Series INH Flat Race4/17Martomick (GB)123 May 91Tipperary (IRE)Nenagh I.N.H. 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 yardRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
M Keane9 May 9114 Aug 914/17610016.7%16.7%--
M Keane
Trainer
M Keane
First run
9 May 91
Last run
14 Aug 91
First run for yard
4/17
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)First runLast run
National Hunt610016.7%16.7%--9 May 9114 Aug 91
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%
First run
9 May 91
Last run
14 Aug 91

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 (€)
Hurdle410025.0%25.0%--
NH Flat20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
NH Flat
Race type
NH Flat
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good410025.0%25.0%--
Good to Soft10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good
Going
Good
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
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

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f10000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m2f to 2m5f30000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m6f to 3m1f210050.0%50.0%--
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%

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 (€)
Killarney (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Kilbeggan (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%--
Mallow (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Tipperary (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Tramore (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Killarney (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Kilbeggan (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Mallow (IRE)
Course
Mallow (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tipperary (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tramore (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Non-handicap (unclassified)410025.0%25.0%--
Handicap (unclassified)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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 (€)
9 to 12 runners310033.3%33.3%--
13 to 16 runners20000.0%0.0%£0€0
17+ runners10000.0%0.0%£0€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
1
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 (€)
May20000.0%0.0%£0€0
June210050.0%50.0%--
July10000.0%0.0%£0€0
August10000.0%0.0%£0€0
May
Month
May
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
June
Month
June
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
July
Month
July
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
August
Month
August
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Norman Williamson310033.3%33.3%--
Mr D J McGrath20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Jamie Magee10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Norman Williamson
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
33.3%
Place %
33.3%
Mr D J McGrath
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Jamie Magee
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 (€)
M Keane610016.7%16.7%--
M Keane
Trainer
M Keane
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear610016.7%16.7%--
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%

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 run10000.0%0.0%£0€0
1 to 7 days1100100.0%100.0%--
8 to 14 days10000.0%0.0%£0€0
15 to 30 days30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
1 to 7 days
Days since last run
1 to 7 days
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

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

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchCrash Course (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. SireCrash Course (GB)

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 branchFarm Approach (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamFarm Approach (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireTug Of War (GB)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
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Not traced
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Breeding card

HorseSharp Approach (GB)
Sexmare
Foaled1985
SireCrash Course (GB)
DamFarm Approach (GB)
DamsireTug Of War (GB)
Dam's produce4 winners from 5 runners
Notable siblingFeathered Gale (GB)

Female line

  1. Farm Approach (GB) · 4 winners from 5 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Crash Course (GB)Farm Approach (GB)Tug Of War (GB)mareFlat 18.0f · NH 2m5fFlat 10.0f · NH 2m5f
Crash Course (GB)
Sex
mare
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 18.0f · NH 2m5f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 10.0f · NH 2m5f

Progeny of Crash Course (GB) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs1,95324560812.5%31.1%61
At 2m6f to 3m1f6199020814.5%33.6%21
On Good going6978621812.3%31.3%41
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going236308112.7%34.3%21
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
1,953
Wins
245
Placed
608
Win %
12.5%
Place %
31.1%
This horse runs
6
This horse wins
1
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
619
Wins
90
Placed
208
Win %
14.5%
Place %
33.6%
This horse runs
2
This horse wins
1
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
697
Wins
86
Placed
218
Win %
12.3%
Place %
31.3%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Good going
Runs
236
Wins
30
Placed
81
Win %
12.7%
Place %
34.3%
This horse runs
2
This horse wins
1

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.

Crash Course (GB) × Tug Of War mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%061016.7%--
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
0
Win %
16.7%

Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Sharp Approach (GB)610--
Sharp Approach (GB)
Runs
6
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Family

Dam summary

Farm Approach (GB)

G1 winners
1
Produce
4 winners from 5 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Crash Course (GB) out of Farm Approach (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Strong Gale (IRE)

By Callernish (GB)

By Dry Dock (GB)

By Fourstars Allstar (USA)

Female line

  1. 1Farm Approach (GB)

Notable relatives

Half-brother

View full Farm Approach family

In brief

When was Sharp Approach foaled?

Sharp Approach (GB) was foaled in 1985.

Who are the sire and dam of Sharp Approach?

Sharp Approach (GB) is by Crash Course (GB) out of Farm Approach (GB), a daughter of Tug Of War (GB).

Who trained Sharp Approach?

Sharp Approach (GB) was trained by M Keane and owned by W B Connors at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Sharp Approach's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Sharp Approach (GB) won 1 of 6 races (17%).

What is Sharp Approach's biggest win?

Sharp Approach (GB)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Ballinagore Maiden Hurdle at Kilbeggan (IRE) on 24 June 1991.

Has Sharp Approach ever been beaten?

Sharp Approach (GB) was beaten 5 times in 6 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 9 May 1991 at Tipperary (IRE) (4th of 17).

Is Sharp Approach still racing?

Sharp Approach (GB) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 14 August 1991 at Tramore (IRE) in the Waterford Castle And Country Club Handicap Hurdle, finishing 7th of 10, and has not run there since.

Is Sharp Approach related to any top horses?

Sharp Approach (GB)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Feathered Gale (GB) (half-brother, Grade 1 winner) and Magical Approach (IRE) (half-brother, Grade 3 winner), from the Farm Approach (GB) family.

What is Sharp Approach's record at Killarney (IRE)?

Sharp Approach (GB) ran most often at Killarney (IRE), with no wins from 2 runs there.

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