Selective Approach
Foaled 1999 · by Bob Back out of Gayles Approach (Strong Gale)
Form 08 (latest on the right) · Hurdle · ran 6 Mar 05 – 25 Apr 05, last for Edward U Hales
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 05 | SligoIrish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle · 2m · Yielding To Soft | 2m | Yielding To Soft | 8/10 | – | Mr A M O'Brien |
| 6 Mar 05 | LeopardstownIrish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | 11/18 | – | Robbie Power |
Bob Back as a stallion
In our records: 458 runners, 206 winners (45%), 21 black-type winners including 6 at the top level, 18 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1994–2007.
His best
Bobs Worth Grade 1 OR 180 · Boston Bob Grade 1 OR 164 · Dedigout Grade 1 OR 157 · Rare Bob Grade 1 OR 154 · Back In Focus Grade 1 OR 152 · Cousin Vinny Grade 1 OR 151
The dam: Gayles Approach by Strong Gale
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 1 other runner.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Approach (IRE) 2001 gelding · by Simply Great | 15 | 2 | OR 125 |
Selective Approach in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 447 · as a in training | Not sold | – | Mill House Stud, Agent |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Great Approach2001 gelding by Simply Great | 2009 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 105 · in training | £28,000Richards, N. |
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.