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Screener/Great Approach (IRE)

Great Approach (IRE)

25yo Gelding · Bay · IRE

Career Overview

Great Approach (IRE) is a 25yo bay gelding, trained by Nicky Richards and owned by Sir Robert Ogden. He is by Simply Great (FR), out of Gayles Approach (GB), by Strong Gale, bred by N J Connors. From 14 career starts, he has won 2 times, placed on 8 occasions, at a 14.3% strike rate. He has earned £23.3k in prize money. He holds an official rating of 125. He shows a preference for good going (2w from 4r).

AI summary — career highlights, form & what to expect

Great Approach (IRE)(IRE)

Simply Great (FR) — Gayles Approach (GB) (Strong Gale)

Form
412324
Active

Age

25

Sex

Gelding

Colour

Bay

OR

125

TF

—

Runs

14

Wins

2

Places

8

BreederN J Connors
Prize Money£23.3k

Performance Metrics

Win Rate

14.3%

Place Rate

57.1%

Total Runs

14

Best OR

125

Career Earnings

£23.3k

Smart Signals

🌧️Going preferenceGood — 2w from 8r (25%)
📈Consistent4 places in last 5 runs

Ratings & Form History

Official Rating · Speed Figure · Finishing Position

22 Dec 0519 Mar 0602 Feb 0718 Mar 0716 Feb 0824 Nov 0824 Feb 0902 May 0994103112121130
  • Finish Pos.
  • Off. Rating
  • Speed Fig.

Earnings Per Race

£23.3k total
02 Feb 0703 Mar 0718 Mar 0716 Feb 0818 Apr 0824 Nov 0810 Jan 0924 Feb 0921 Mar 0902 May 09£0£2.5k£5k£7.5k£10k

Pedigree

Breeder

N J Connors

Racing TypeJumps
ColourBay
StatusActive

Performance Analysis

Going Preference

Good4
2W 3P 50%
Soft4
0W 0P 0%
Good To Soft4
0W 2P 0%
Heavy3
0W 2P 0%

Class Record

Class 22
1W 2P 50%
Class 36
1W 1P 17%
Class 46
0W 4P 0%
Class 51
0W 0P 0%

Seasonal Form

Jan1
0W 0P 0%
Feb4
1W 3P 25%
Mar4
1W 3P 25%
Apr1
0W 0P 0%
May1
0W 0P 0%
Nov1
0W 1P 0%
Dec3
0W 0P 0%

Headgear Impact

Without15
2W 7P 13%

Jockey Record

Fearghal Davis6
1W 4P 17%
Tony Dobbin6
1W 3P 17%
Davy Condon1
0W 0P 0%
Graham Lee1
0W 0P 0%
Brian Harding1
0W 0P 0%

Course Form

Ayr4
0W 1P 0%
Catterick2
1W 2P 50%
Kelso2
0W 1P 0%
Hexham1
0W 0P 0%
Bangor-on-Dee1
1W 1P 100%
Haydock1
0W 1P 0%
Sandown1
0W 0P 0%
Carlisle1
0W 1P 0%

Beaten Distances

Avg Win Margin

0.0L

Avg Beaten

4.7L

Closest Loss

0.2L

Rating Trends (RPR · TS · OR)

19 Mar 0605 Dec 0602 Feb 0703 Mar 0718 Mar 0708 Dec 0716 Feb 0818 Apr 0824 Nov 0810 Jan 0924 Feb 0902 May 0903570105140
  • RPR
  • TS
  • OR

Market Trend (Starting Price)

22 Dec 0519 Mar 0602 Feb 0718 Mar 0716 Feb 0824 Nov 0824 Feb 0902 May 0909182736

Race History

Race History

DatePosTrackRaceDistGoingJockeySPORSpeed
02 May 20094HexhamArup Handicap Hurdle20ffGoodFearghal Davis11/8F125—
21 Mar 20091Bangor-on-DeeTommy Shone Handicap Hurdle23ffGoodFearghal Davis9/1120—
24 Feb 20092CatterickRacing UK Beginners' Chase25ffGoodFearghal Davis5/2120—
10 Jan 20093AyrBlue Square Casino Novices' Chase24.5ffSoftDavy Condon4/1113—
24 Nov 20082Ayrscotbetcasino.com Beginners' Chase24.5ffGood To SoftFearghal Davis2/1114—
18 Apr 20084AyrWest Sound Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle20ffGood To SoftFearghal Davis5/1120—
16 Feb 20083HaydockPertemps Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)23ffGood To SoftFearghal Davis16/1115—
08 Dec 20079Sandownpaddypowercasino.com Handicap Hurdle22ffHeavyTony Dobbin12/1115—
18 Mar 20072CarlisleDobies Chevrolet Handicap Hurdle24.5ffHeavyTony Dobbin3/1F112—
03 Mar 20072KelsoToteexacta Handicap Hurdle22.5ffHeavyTony Dobbin4/1F106—
02 Feb 20071CatterickGo Racing At Wetherby Tomorrow Handicap Hurdle25.5ffGoodTony Dobbin8/199—
05 Dec 2006SedgefieldRamside Event Catering Handicap Chase19.5ffSoftTony Dobbin5/2F99—
19 Mar 20064Kelsototepool 'A Better Way To Bet' Maiden Hurdle (Div 1)16ffGood To SoftTony Dobbin14/199—
14 Feb 20066NewcastleJoin Viking Racing Club Novices' Hurdle16ffSoftGraham Lee9/1——
22 Dec 20055AyrA New Dawn At Cumbernauld Novices' Hurdle20ffSoftBrian Harding33/1——

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