Active Approach
Foaled 2015 · by New Approach out of Saoirse Abu (Mr Greeley)
Every foal out of Active Approach (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Feelings (IRE) 2023 filly · by Sioux Nation | 5 | 1 | OR 92 |
| Black Storm (IRE) 2021 gelding · by Ten Sovereigns | 24 | 2 | OR 79 |
Form 386/22243/73 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 13 Jul 17 – 29 Mar 19, last for J S Bolger · current OR 77
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 19 | Dundalk (AW)Bar One Racing 1800 624 524 Maiden · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 3/12 | 77 | Kevin Manning |
| 8 Mar 19 | Dundalk (AW)Esther McGahon McGuinness & Company Handicap · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 7/8 | 77 | Kevin Manning |
| 23 Jul 18 | BallinrobeWin Big With Tote Maiden · 1m1f189y · Yielding | 1m1f189y | Yielding | 3/12 | 80 | Kevin Manning |
| 15 Jul 18 | KillarneyDermot O'leary Flesk Restaurant Memorial Fillies Maiden · 1m3f35y · Good | 1m3f35y | Good | 4/11 | 81 | Kevin Manning |
| 29 Jun 18 | CurraghPaddy Power Onside App Handicap (60-100) · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 2/6 | 80 | Kevin Manning |
| 23 Jun 18 | Down RoyalLisburn Bowl Irish Ebf Ulster Oaks Fillies Handicap · 1m2f75y · Good To Firm | 1m2f75y | Good To Firm | 2/6 | 79 | Kevin Manning |
| 22 May 18 | SligoIrish Stallion Farms Ebf Maiden · 1m2f110y · Yielding | 1m2f110y | Yielding | 2/7 | 81 | Kevin Manning |
| 29 Sep 17 | Dundalk (AW)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (Plus 10) (Div 2) · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 6/14 | 87 | Kevin Manning |
| 10 Sep 17 | Curragh Group 1Moyglare Stud Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) · 7f · Soft To Heavy | 7f | Soft To Heavy | 8/8 | – | Kevin Manning |
| 8 Aug 17 | CorkIrish Stallion Farms Ebf Fillies Maiden · 1m · Good To Yielding | 1m | Good To Yielding | 3/9 | – | Kevin Manning |
| 13 Jul 17 | Leopardstown (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (Plus 10 Race) · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 3/10 | – | Kevin Manning |
New Approach as a stallion
In our records: 743 runners, 396 winners (53%), 57 black-type winners including 10 at the top level, 59 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2010–2023.
On the track himself: 11 runs, 8 wins — Group 1 winner (Bank Of Scotland (Ireland) National Stakes (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Dawn Approach Group 1 OR 125 · Masar Group 1 OR 121 · Isle Of Jura Group 1 OR 119 · Mac Swiney Group 1 OR 119 · Elliptique Group 1 OR 115 · Talent Group 1 OR 114
The dam: Saoirse Abu by Mr Greeley
She ran 11 times and won 3, best OR 111 — Group 1 winner. Dam of 5 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier's Secret (GB) 2021 gelding · by Kodiac | 2 | 0 | – |
| Enfranchise (IRE) Listed 2018 mare · by Invincible Spirit | 41 | 8 | OR 123 |
| Prince Abu (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Dark Angel | 52 | 4 | OR 68 |
| Harriet Tubman (IRE) 2016 filly · by Dubawi | 6 | 1 | OR 82 |
| Above Normal (GB) 2014 gelding · by Street Cry | 29 | 4 | OR 95 |
| Honourable Action (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Shamardal | 5 | 0 | OR 74 |
| Ennistown (GB) 2010 gelding · by Authorized | 49 | 13 | OR 143 |
Active Approach in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 929 · as a broodmare | €40,000Kerr & Co | Kerr & Co | Godolphin |
| 2020 Goffs February SaleLot 509 · as a broodmare · in foal to Belardo (IRE) | €40,000Orange County Bloodstock | Orange County Bloodstock | Redmonstown Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Enfranchise2018 mare by Invincible Spirit | 2025 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1568 · broodmare | 115,000gnsJS Bloodstock |
| Prince Abu2017 gelding by Dark Angel | 2025 Tattersalls Online JanuaryLot 60 · in training | 3,400gnsMr Greenfingers |
| 2020 filly by Harry Angel | 2023 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2028 · broodmare | 2,500gnsH C S |
| Enfranchise2018 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2232 · broodmare | 68,000gnsMartin Wanless |
| Prince Abu2017 colt by Dark Angel | 2020 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 404 · in training | £30,000Derek Shaw Racing |
| Harriet Tubman2016 filly by Dubawi | 2020 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 919 · broodmare | €50,000Sandra Russell |
| 2011 mare by Exceed And Excel | 2015 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1748 · broodmare | 105,000gnsHaif Farm |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.