Ballyadam Approach
Foaled 2005 · by Bob Back out of Timely Approach (Good Thyne)
Form F/34110/737P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 15 Dec 11 – 29 Dec 16, last for Terence O'Brien · current OR 109
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 16 | LimerickFrank Hogan Mercedes Benz Limerick Handicap Hurdle · 2m4f · Soft To Heavy | 2m4f | Soft To Heavy | PU/12 | 109 | David Splaine |
| 16 May 16 | KillarneyMcsweeney Arms Hotel Killarney National Handicap Chase · 3m2f · Good | 3m2f | Good | 7/15 | 131 | David Splaine |
| 28 Mar 16 | FairyhouseBoylesports Irish Grand National Chase (Grade A Extended Handicap) · 3m5f · Yielding To Soft | 3m5f | Yielding To Soft | 3/27 | 129 | David Splaine |
| 28 Feb 16 | LeopardstownTRI Equestrian Handicap Chase (Grade B) · 2m5f60y · Soft | 2m5f60y | Soft | 7/13 | 129 | David Splaine |
| 29 Nov 15 | FairyhouseUnderwriting Exchange Handicap Hurdle (80-116) · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 15/22 | 109 | A E Lynch |
| 29 Apr 15 | PunchestownGuinness Handicap Chase (Grade A) · 2m4f · Good To Yielding | 2m4f | Good To Yielding | 1/18 | 121 | David Splaine |
| 5 Apr 15 | FairyhouseBoyleSports Novice Handicap Chase (Grade B) · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 1/10 | 115 | David Splaine |
| 22 Feb 15 | NaasWoodlands Park 100 Club Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase (grade B) · 2m4f · Soft To Heavy | 2m4f | Soft To Heavy | 4/15 | 112 | David Splaine |
| 31 Jan 15 | FairyhouseBobbyjo Bistro Great Food Great Deals Handicap Chase (0-109) · 2m5f100y · Soft To Heavy | 2m5f100y | Soft To Heavy | 3/11 | 109 | David Splaine |
| 21 Dec 14 | ThurlesMartinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-116) · 2m2f · Soft To Heavy | 2m2f | Soft To Heavy | F/10 | 109 | David Splaine |
| 2 Jun 13 | KilbegganMullingar.ie Beginners Chase · 2m4f · Good To Firm | 2m4f | Good To Firm | 4/9 | – | Mark Enright |
| 22 Apr 13 | CorkJuly 12th BBQ Evening Beginners Chase · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 4/18 | – | Paul Townend |
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: Timely Approach by Good Thyne
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askann (IRE) 2012 mare · by Ask | 21 | 1 | OR 114 |
| Milan Time (IRE) 2010 mare · by Milan | 2 | 0 | – |
| Caballo Sin Nombre (IRE) 2008 mare · by Bandari | 2 | 0 | – |
| Outlaw Tom (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Luso | 34 | 5 | OR 115 |
Ballyadam Approach in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 220 · as a store | €52,000Billy Horgan | Billy Horgan | Ballincurrig House Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Askann2012 filly by Ask | 2015 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 536 · store | €11,000Chris Kerrigan |
| Outlaw Tom2004 gelding by Luso | 2011 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 197 · in training | £5,000Lucinda Russell |
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.