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Horse profile
Simple Approach
- TrainerWillie Mullins
- OwnerJohn J Brennan
- FamilyMusical Approach I
- Sex
- gelding
- Foaled
- 2002
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 0 wins from 13 runs (0%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- €988 IRE
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 23 Sep 2009, Downpatrick (IRE) (F/14)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- Never won
Recent form
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Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | Headgear | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 09 | Downpatrick (IRE) | F/14 | 9/1 | - | R Walsh | Willie Mullins | Britvic NI Beginners Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m2½f | Good to Firm | 11-12 | - | The Rocking Dock (IRE) | €5,874 | 255 | 2/12 |
| 11 Jan 09 | Leopardstown (IRE) | 18/18 | 40/1 | dist | John Cullen | Willie Mullins | Leopardstown Annual Badge Beginners Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m1f | Yielding to Soft | 11-12 | - | Majestic Concorde (IRE) | €9,329 | 11 | 1/15 |
| 31 Dec 08 | Tramore (IRE) | 6/15 | 12/1 | 28¾ | Emmet Mullins | Willie Mullins | Guillemene Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m4f | Yielding to Soft | 10-13 | - | Watchurhouse (IRE) | €5,874 | 19 | 0/10 |
| 12 Dec 08 | Gowran Park (IRE) | 15/19 | 12/1 | dist | John Cullen | Willie Mullins | Santa's Little Helper Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m2f | Heavy | 11-12 | - | Damien's Oscar (IRE) | €8,292 | 13 | 1/17 |
| 29 Nov 08 | Wexford (RH) (IRE) | 4/16 | 14/1 | 24½ | D F Flannery | Willie Mullins | Mount Leinster Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Soft | 11-1 | - | Borrowaddy (IRE) | €5,874 | 24 | 0/13 |
| 5 Nov 08 | Downpatrick (IRE) | 11/15 | 12/1 | dist | Robbie Power | Willie Mullins | Ladbrokes - Biggest Local Bookmaker Beginners Chase | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Chase | 2m2½f | Good | 11-12 | - | Games (IRE) | €6,910 | 7 | 0/12 |
| 29 Oct 08 | Punchestown (IRE) | 5/20 | 10/1 | 11½ | R Walsh | Willie Mullins | Tote Sports Lounge Novice Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Soft to Heavy | 11-2 | - | Fisher Bridge (IRE) | €13,020 | 302 | 0/19 |
| 1 Jan 08 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | F/25 | 20/1 | - | Davy Condon | Willie Mullins | New Year Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Soft to Heavy | 11-12 | - | Fond Of A Drop (GB) | €8,292 | 10 | 0/23 |
| 22 Dec 07 | Navan (IRE) | 12/28 | 9/1 | 26¼ | Davy Condon | Willie Mullins | Roast Turkey Maiden Hurdle (Div II) | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Yielding | 11-12 | b | Keep Me (IRE) | €8,638 | 16 | 0/21 |
| 6 Dec 07 | Clonmel (IRE) | 14/18 | 6/1 | dist | Davy Condon | Willie Mullins | Nire Maiden Hurdle (Div I) | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Heavy | 11-4 | - | Knock On The Head (IRE) | €5,874 | 15 | 0/17 |
| 21 Nov 07 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | SU/16 | 33/1 | - | D J Casey | Willie Mullins | St Margarets Novice Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m2f | Yielding to Soft | 11-5 | - | Supreme Ruler (IRE) | €9,674 | 131 | 1/13 |
| 13 Jul 07 | Cork (IRE) | 20/23 | 9/2F | dist | Mr P W Mullins | Willie Mullins | Glantane INH Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m | Yielding | 11-8 | b | Noble Crusader (USA) | €6,910 | 45 | 0/20 |
| 29 May 07 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | 3/10 | 5/1 | 8½ | R Walsh | Willie Mullins | Ballinrobe Tool & Plant Hire Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m4f | Good to Firm | 11-3 | - | Another Fusion (IRE) | €6,219 | - | 0/5 |
Britvic NI Beginners Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2½fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 23 Sep 09
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Pos
- F/14
- SP
- 9/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- R Walsh
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- Britvic NI Beginners Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m2½f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 11-12
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- The Rocking Dock (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,874
- Days
- 255
- Future form
- 2/12
Leopardstown Annual Badge Beginners Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fYielding to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 11 Jan 09
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Pos
- 18/18
- SP
- 40/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- John Cullen
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- Leopardstown Annual Badge Beginners Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m1f
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Wgt
- 11-12
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Majestic Concorde (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €9,329
- Days
- 11
- Future form
- 1/15
Guillemene Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fYielding to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 31 Dec 08
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Pos
- 6/15
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- 28¾
- Jockey
- Emmet Mullins
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- Guillemene Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m4f
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Wgt
- 10-13
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Watchurhouse (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,874
- Days
- 19
- Future form
- 0/10
Santa's Little Helper Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 12 Dec 08
- Course
- Gowran Park (IRE)
- Pos
- 15/19
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- John Cullen
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- Santa's Little Helper Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m2f
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-12
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Damien's Oscar (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €8,292
- Days
- 13
- Future form
- 1/17
- 4/1629 Nov 08 · Wexford (RH) (IRE)14/1
Mount Leinster Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft
All fields
- Date
- 29 Nov 08
- Course
- Wexford (RH) (IRE)
- Pos
- 4/16
- SP
- 14/1
- Btn
- 24½
- Jockey
- D F Flannery
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- Mount Leinster Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Soft
- Wgt
- 11-1
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Borrowaddy (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,874
- Days
- 24
- Future form
- 0/13
Ladbrokes - Biggest Local Bookmaker Beginners Chase
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2½fGood
All fields
- Date
- 5 Nov 08
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Pos
- 11/15
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Robbie Power
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- Ladbrokes - Biggest Local Bookmaker Beginners Chase
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Chase
- Dist
- 2m2½f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-12
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Games (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,910
- Days
- 7
- Future form
- 0/12
Tote Sports Lounge Novice Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft to Heavy
All fields
- Date
- 29 Oct 08
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Pos
- 5/20
- SP
- 10/1
- Btn
- 11½
- Jockey
- R Walsh
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- Tote Sports Lounge Novice Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-2
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Fisher Bridge (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €13,020
- Days
- 302
- Future form
- 0/19
New Year Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mSoft to Heavy
All fields
- Date
- 1 Jan 08
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Pos
- F/25
- SP
- 20/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- Davy Condon
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- New Year Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-12
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Fond Of A Drop (GB)
- Winner prize
- €8,292
- Days
- 10
- Future form
- 0/23
Roast Turkey Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding
All fields
- Date
- 22 Dec 07
- Course
- Navan (IRE)
- Pos
- 12/28
- SP
- 9/1
- Btn
- 26¼
- Jockey
- Davy Condon
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- Roast Turkey Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-12
- Headgear
- b
- Winner / 2nd
- Keep Me (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €8,638
- Days
- 16
- Future form
- 0/21
Nire Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy
All fields
- Date
- 6 Dec 07
- Course
- Clonmel (IRE)
- Pos
- 14/18
- SP
- 6/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Davy Condon
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- Nire Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Heavy
- Wgt
- 11-4
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Knock On The Head (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €5,874
- Days
- 15
- Future form
- 0/17
St Margarets Novice Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m2fYielding to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 21 Nov 07
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Pos
- SU/16
- SP
- 33/1
- Btn
- -
- Jockey
- D J Casey
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- St Margarets Novice Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m2f
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Wgt
- 11-5
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Supreme Ruler (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €9,674
- Days
- 131
- Future form
- 1/13
Glantane INH Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mYielding
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jul 07
- Course
- Cork (IRE)
- Pos
- 20/23
- SP
- 9/2F
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Mr P W Mullins
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- Glantane INH Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Yielding
- Wgt
- 11-8
- Headgear
- b
- Winner / 2nd
- Noble Crusader (USA)
- Winner prize
- €6,910
- Days
- 45
- Future form
- 0/20
Ballinrobe Tool & Plant Hire Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 29 May 07
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Pos
- 3/10
- SP
- 5/1
- Btn
- 8½
- Jockey
- R Walsh
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Race
- Ballinrobe Tool & Plant Hire Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m4f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 11-3
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Another Fusion (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,219
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 0/5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 09 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Britvic NI Beginners Chase | F/14 | The Rocking Dock (IRE) | 1 | 11 Oct 09 | Limerick (IRE) | Michael Punch & Partners Handicap Hurdle |
| 23 Sep 09 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Britvic NI Beginners Chase | F/14 | Whats Up Gorden (IRE) | 2 | 17 Oct 09 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Ardglass Beginners Chase |
| 11 Jan 09 | Leopardstown (IRE) | Leopardstown Annual Badge Beginners Chase | 18/18 | Knock On The Head (IRE) | 4 | 14 Feb 09 | Gowran Park (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Handicap Chase |
| 12 Dec 08 | Gowran Park (IRE) | Santa's Little Helper Maiden Hurdle | 15/19 | Watchurhouse (IRE) | 6 | 31 Dec 08 | Tramore (IRE) | Guillemene Maiden Hurdle |
| 21 Nov 07 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | St Margarets Novice Hurdle | SU/16 | O'Hana (FR) | 3 | 31 Dec 07 | Tramore (IRE) | Metal Man Novice Hurdle |
- F/1423 Sep 09 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Britvic NI Beginners Chase
All fields
- Date
- 23 Sep 09
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Britvic NI Beginners Chase
- This horse
- F/14
- Winner next time
- The Rocking Dock (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 11 Oct 09
- Race won
- Michael Punch & Partners Handicap Hurdle
- F/1423 Sep 09 · Downpatrick (IRE)
Britvic NI Beginners Chase
All fields
- Date
- 23 Sep 09
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Race
- Britvic NI Beginners Chase
- This horse
- F/14
- Winner next time
- Whats Up Gorden (IRE)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 17 Oct 09
- Race won
- Ardglass Beginners Chase
- 18/1811 Jan 09 · Leopardstown (IRE)
Leopardstown Annual Badge Beginners Chase
All fields
- Date
- 11 Jan 09
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Race
- Leopardstown Annual Badge Beginners Chase
- This horse
- 18/18
- Winner next time
- Knock On The Head (IRE)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 14 Feb 09
- Race won
- Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Handicap Chase
- 15/1912 Dec 08 · Gowran Park (IRE)
Santa's Little Helper Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 12 Dec 08
- Course
- Gowran Park (IRE)
- Race
- Santa's Little Helper Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 15/19
- Winner next time
- Watchurhouse (IRE)
- Their pos
- 6
- Won on
- 31 Dec 08
- Race won
- Guillemene Maiden Hurdle
- SU/1621 Nov 07 · Fairyhouse (IRE)
St Margarets Novice Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 21 Nov 07
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Race
- St Margarets Novice Hurdle
- This horse
- SU/16
- Winner next time
- O'Hana (FR)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 31 Dec 07
- Race won
- Metal Man Novice Hurdle
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 | First run | Last run | First run for yard | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Mullins | 29 May 07 | 23 Sep 09 | 3/10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €988 |
Willie Mullins
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- First run
- 29 May 07
- Last run
- 23 Sep 09
- First run for yard
- 3/10
- Runs
- 13
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €988
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €988 | 29 May 07 | 23 Sep 09 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 13
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €988
- First run
- 29 May 07
- Last run
- 23 Sep 09
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €988 | ||
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| NH Flat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €988
Chase
- Race type
- Chase
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
NH Flat
- Race type
- NH Flat
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €639 | ||
| Good | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Yielding | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Yielding to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €349 | ||
| Soft to Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Heavy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Good to Firm
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €639
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Yielding
- Going
- Yielding
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Yielding to Soft
- Going
- Yielding to Soft
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Soft
- Going
- Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €349
Soft to Heavy
- Going
- Soft to Heavy
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Heavy
- Going
- Heavy
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m to 2m1f | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €349 | ||
| 2m2f to 2m5f | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €639 |
2m to 2m1f
- Distance
- 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €349
2m2f to 2m5f
- Distance
- 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €639
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Ballinrobe (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €639 | ||
| Clonmel (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Cork (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Gowran Park (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Leopardstown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Navan (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Punchestown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Tramore (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Wexford (RH) (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €349 |
Downpatrick (IRE)
- Course
- Downpatrick (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Course
- Ballinrobe (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €639
Clonmel (IRE)
- Course
- Clonmel (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Cork (IRE)
- Course
- Cork (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Gowran Park (IRE)
- Course
- Gowran Park (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Leopardstown (IRE)
- Course
- Leopardstown (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Navan (IRE)
- Course
- Navan (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Punchestown (IRE)
- Course
- Punchestown (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Tramore (IRE)
- Course
- Tramore (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Wexford (RH) (IRE)
- Course
- Wexford (RH) (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €349
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €988 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 13
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €988
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €639 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €349 | ||
| 17+ runners | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €639
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €349
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| May | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €639 | ||
| July | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| September | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| October | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| November | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €349 | ||
| December | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
January
- Month
- January
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €639
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
September
- Month
- September
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
October
- Month
- October
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
November
- Month
- November
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €349
December
- Month
- December
- Runs
- 4
- 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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davy Condon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| R Walsh | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €639 | ||
| John Cullen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| D F Flannery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €349 | ||
| D J Casey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Emmet Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Mr P W Mullins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Robbie Power | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Davy Condon
- Jockey
- Davy Condon
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
R Walsh
- Jockey
- R Walsh
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €639
John Cullen
- Jockey
- John Cullen
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
D F Flannery
- Jockey
- D F Flannery
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €349
D J Casey
- Jockey
- D J Casey
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Emmet Mullins
- Jockey
- Emmet Mullins
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Mr P W Mullins
- Jockey
- Mr P W Mullins
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Robbie Power
- Jockey
- Robbie Power
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Mullins | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €988 |
Willie Mullins
- Trainer
- Willie Mullins
- Runs
- 13
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €988
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €988 | ||
| b | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €988
b
- Headgear
- b
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
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 | 1 | £0 | €639 | ||
| 1 to 7 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €349 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €639
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
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €349
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 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
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
By first-time headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time in any headgear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| First time blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Headgear, all items worn before | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| No headgear | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €988 |
First time in any headgear
- Headgear
- First time in any headgear
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
First time blinkers
- Headgear
- First time blinkers
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Headgear, all items worn before
- Headgear
- Headgear, all items worn before
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €988
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 branchSimply Great (FR)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's damNot traced
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 branchMusical Approach I (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireDry Dock (GB)
- 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
HorseSimple Approach (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2002
SireSimply Great (FR)
DamMusical Approach I (IRE)
DamsireDry Dock (GB)
Dam's produce2 winners from 5 runners
Notable siblingGifted Approach (IRE)
Female line
- Musical Approach I (IRE) · 2 winners from 5 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Great (FR) | Musical Approach I (IRE) | Dry Dock (GB) | gelding | Flat 10.4f · NH 2m3½f | Flat 14.0f · NH 2m4½f |
Simply Great (FR)
- Damsire
- Dry Dock (GB)
- Sex
- gelding
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 10.4f · NH 2m3½f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 14.0f · NH 2m4½f
Progeny of Simply Great (FR) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 2,038 | 194 | 517 | 13 | 0 | ||
| At 2m2f to 2m5f | 652 | 63 | 167 | 6 | 0 | ||
| On Good to firm or firmer going | 387 | 49 | 126 | 2 | 0 | ||
| At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to firm or firmer going | 135 | 19 | 44 | 2 | 0 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 2,038
- Wins
- 194
- Placed
- 517
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 13
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m2f to 2m5f
- Condition
- At 2m2f to 2m5f
- Runs
- 652
- Wins
- 63
- Placed
- 167
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 6
- This horse wins
- 0
On Good to firm or firmer going
- Condition
- On Good to firm or firmer going
- Runs
- 387
- Wins
- 49
- Placed
- 126
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to firm or firmer going
- Condition
- At 2m2f to 2m5f on Good to firm or firmer going
- Runs
- 135
- Wins
- 19
- Placed
- 44
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- 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.
Simply Great (FR) × Dry Dock mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €988 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 1
- Winners
- 0
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 13
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd/3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €988
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 (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Approach (IRE) | 13 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €988 |
Simple Approach (IRE)
- Runs
- 13
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €988
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 2 winners from 5 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Simply Great (FR) out of Musical Approach I (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Roselier (FR)
- Gifted Approach (IRE)1W · 11R
By Definite Article (GB)
- Key Approach (IRE)0W · 2R
- Tigerocracy (IRE)0W · 4R
By Milan (GB)
- Adept Approach (IRE)1W · 5R
Female line
- 1Musical Approach I (IRE)
Notable relatives
Nephew (out of a sibling)
- Hadrian's Approach (IRE)4W · 21R · 1 black-type
In brief
When was Simple Approach foaled?
Simple Approach (IRE) was foaled in 2002.
Who are the sire and dam of Simple Approach?
Simple Approach (IRE) is by Simply Great (FR) out of Musical Approach I (IRE), a daughter of Dry Dock (GB).
Who trained Simple Approach?
Simple Approach (IRE) was trained by Willie Mullins and owned by John J Brennan at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Simple Approach's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Simple Approach (IRE) ran 13 times without winning.
Is Simple Approach still racing?
Simple Approach (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 23 September 2009 at Downpatrick (IRE) in the Britvic NI Beginners Chase (result: fell, 14 ran), and has not run there since.
Is Simple Approach related to any top horses?
Simple Approach (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Hadrian's Approach (IRE) (nephew, Grade 3 winner), from the Musical Approach I (IRE) family.
What is Simple Approach's record at Downpatrick (IRE)?
Simple Approach (IRE) ran most often at Downpatrick (IRE), with no wins from 2 runs there.
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