Definite Approach
Foaled 1998 · by Presenting out of Crash Approach (Crash Course)
Form 236/FPF/RP (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 11 Feb 05 – 25 Jan 07, last for Richard Phillips · current OR 89
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 07 | WarwickBanbury Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f110y · Heavy | 2m4f110y | Heavy | PU/10 | 89 | Warren Marston |
| 16 Jan 07 | FolkestoneEastwell Manor Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | RR/11 | 89 | Warren Marston |
| 11 Nov 06 | UttoxeterRoyal British Legion Poppy Appeal Novices' Chase · Class 4 · 3m · Good To Soft | 3m | Good To Soft | F/7 | 97 | Warren Marston |
| 24 Feb 06 | WarwickRoscoe Harvey Memorial Novices' Chase · Class 4 · 3m2f · Soft | 3m2f | Soft | PU/8 | 102 | Jimmy McCarthy |
| 16 Feb 06 | TauntonS.I.S. Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m7f110y · Good To Soft | 2m7f110y | Good To Soft | F/14 | 102 | Richard Johnson |
| 18 Nov 05 | WindsorClose Property Finance Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m110y · Good | 3m110y | Good | 6/7 | – | Warren Marston |
| 8 Mar 05 | ExeterNovices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m110y · Good To Soft | 3m110y | Good To Soft | 3/14 | – | Warren Marston |
| 11 Feb 05 | KemptonNovices' Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m110y · Good To Soft | 3m110y | Good To Soft | 2/7 | – | Richard Johnson |
Presenting as a stallion
In our records: 1,877 runners, 858 winners (46%), 72 black-type winners including 15 at the top level, 92 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2018.
His best
Denman Grade 1 OR 182 · War Of Attrition Grade 1 OR 174 · First Lieutenant Grade 1 OR 170 · Grangeclare West Grade 1 OR 168 · Dunguib Grade 1 OR 165 · Yorkhill Grade 1 OR 164
The dam: Crash Approach by Crash Course
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Approach (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Bob Back | 26 | 1 | OR 121 |
| The Hairy Mutt (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Presenting (full sibling) | 15 | 1 | OR 107 |
| Approaching Land (IRE) 1995 gelding · by Dry Dock | 13 | 0 | OR 90 |
| Adamant Approach (IRE) bt 1994 gelding · by Mandalus | 39 | 8 | OR 151 |
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.