Intense Approach (GB)
7yo Gelding · Chestnut · GB
Career Overview
Intense Approach (GB) is a 7yo chestnut gelding, trained by J C McConnell and owned by Ms Caroline Ahearn. He is by Jack Hobbs (GB), out of Intense Tango (GB), by Mastercraftsman, bred by Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd. From 19 career starts, he has won 8 times, placed on 12 occasions, at a 42.1% strike rate. He has earned £69.8k in prize money. He holds an official rating of 137. He shows a preference for good going (6w from 14r). He has a notable course record at Cheltenham (1w from 3r).
AI summary — career highlights, form & what to expect
Intense Approach (GB)(GB)
Form
126050
Active
Age
7
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Chestnut
OR
137
TF
—
Runs
19
Wins
8
Places
12
Performance Metrics
Win Rate
42.1%
Place Rate
63.2%
Total Runs
19
Best OR
137
Career Earnings
£69.8k
Smart Signals
🏆Course SpecialistCheltenham — 1w from 3r (33%)
🌧️Going preferenceGood — 7w from 16r (44%)
🌿Surface preferenceTurf — 8w from 19r (42%)
Ratings & Form History
Official Rating · Speed Figure · Finishing Position
- Finish Pos.
- Off. Rating
- Speed Fig.
Earnings Per Race
£83.2k totalPedigree
Performance Analysis
Going Preference
Good16
6W 9P 38%
Good To Soft5
1W 1P 20%
Heavy2
0W 0P 0%
Soft1
0W 1P 0%
Yielding To Soft1
1W 1P 100%
Class Record
Class 15
0W 1P 0%
Class 23
2W 2P 67%
Class 31
0W 0P 0%
Class 41
1W 1P 100%
Seasonal Form
Sept2
2W 2P 100%
Feb3
1W 1P 33%
Mar3
0W 0P 0%
Apr1
0W 0P 0%
May1
0W 1P 0%
Jul4
1W 1P 25%
Aug5
2W 3P 40%
Oct5
2W 4P 40%
Nov1
0W 0P 0%
Headgear Impact
Without17
7W 10P 41%
With8
1W 2P 13%
Draw Performance
Low (1-3)1
0W 0P · Avg 5.0
Jockey Record
Course Form
Beaten Distances
Avg Win Margin
0.0L
Avg Beaten
7.1L
Closest Loss
0.2L
Rating Trends (RPR · TS · OR)
- RPR
- TS
- OR
Market Trend (Starting Price)
- SP (dec)
- BSP
Race History
Race History
| Date | Pos | Track | Race | Dist | Going | Jockey | SP | OR | Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 | 1 | Down Royal (IRE) | Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Handicap Steeplechase | 24ff | Good | Conor Smithers | 9/1 | 120 | — | |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 2 | Punchestown (IRE) | William Hill Challenge Series Hurdle | 23.5ff | Good | Conor Smithers | 14/1 | 126 | — | |
| 16 Aug 2026 | Tramore (IRE) | McCarthy's Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Steeplechase | 22ff | Good | Alex Harvey | 11/2 | 122 | — | ||
| 08 Aug 2026 | 6 | Kilbeggan (IRE) | KEPAK Handicap Steeplechase | 20ff | Good | Alex Harvey | 10/1 | 123 | — | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 13 | Galway (IRE) | Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase | 22.5ff | Good | Alex Harvey | 16/1 | 127 | — | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 5 | Bellewstown | Seamus Mulvaney Bookmaker, Crockafotha (Q.R.) Race | 12.5ff | Good | Ms L A Byrne | 13/2 | — | — | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 16 | Cheltenham | Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race) | 20.5ff | Good | Alex Harvey | 80/1 | 137 | — | |
| 28 Feb 2026 | 5 | Navan | Flyingbolt Novice Chase (Grade 3) | 16ff | Heavy | Darragh O'Keeffe | 50/1 | 132 | — | |
| 01 Feb 2026 | Musselburgh | bet365 Frodon Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 20.5ff | Good To Soft | Alex Harvey | 11/2 | 137 | — | ||
| 25 Oct 2025 | 5 | Cheltenham | William Hill Extra Places With BOG 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) | 25ff | Good | Alex Harvey | 2/1F | 137 | — | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 1 | Galway | Guinness Beginners Chase | 22.5ff | Good | Alex Harvey | 13/2 | — | — | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | 8 | Perth | British EBF Gold Castle 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) | 24ff | Good To Soft | James Bowen | 9/1 | 133 | — | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Cheltenham | Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (GBB Race) | 24ff | Good To Soft | Sean Bowen | 14/1 | 137 | — | ||
| 01 Feb 2025 | 1 | Musselburgh | bet365 Scottish Stayers' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 24ff | Good To Soft | James Bowen | 5/4F | 133 | — | |
| 26 Oct 2024 | 1 | Cheltenham | William Hill Betting Done Properly Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 24ff | Good | Harry Cobden | 2/1F | 127 | — | |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 2 | Chepstow | Unibet Persian War Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 19.5ff | Soft | Harry Cobden | 11/2 | 127 | — | |
| 18 Sep 2024 | 1 | Kelso | Borders Carers Centre Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | 21ff | Good | Alex Harvey | 1/3F | 127 | — | |
| 26 Aug 2024 | 1 | Downpatrick | Randox Maiden Hurdle | 22ff | Good | Alex Harvey | 4/6F | — | — | |
| 11 Aug 2024 | 2 | Downpatrick | Randox Maiden Hurdle | 22ff | Good | Alex Harvey | 11/8F | — | — | |
| 06 Jul 2024 | Bellewstown | Grimme Ireland Maiden Hurdle | 17ff | Good | Ben Harvey | 11/4J | — | — | ||
| 02 Mar 2024 | Kelso | bet365 Premier Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | 18ff | Good To Soft | Ben Harvey | 22/1 | — | — | ||
| 17 Nov 2023 | Wexford | BoyleSports Maiden Hurdle | 20ff | Heavy | Ben Harvey | 6/5F | — | — | ||
| 23 Sep 2023 | 1 | Listowel | Brendan Daly Memorial Slan Abhaile (Pro/Am) Flat Race | 16ff | Yielding To Soft | Alex Harvey | 11/8 | — | — | |
| 08 Jul 2023 | 1 | Bellewstown | Bar One Racing Guaranteed Overnight Prices Flat Race | 17ff | Good | Alex Harvey | 1/4F | — | — | |
| 30 May 2023 | 2 | Ballinrobe | Bank Of Ireland Flat Race | 16ff | Good | Alex Harvey | 3/1 | — | — |
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