Western Approaches
Foaled 2007 · by Westerner out of Bayariyka (Slip Anchor)
Every foal out of Western Approaches (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Join The Kew (IRE) 2022 gelding · by Kew Gardens | 1 | 0 | – |
| Westie's Eile (IRE) 2020 mare · by Affinisea | 1 | 0 | – |
| Walk The Warrior (IRE) 2019 gelding · by Walk In The Park | 2 | 0 | – |
| Western Walk (IRE) bt 2017 gelding · by Walk In The Park | 21 | 2 | OR 139 |
| Churchstonewarrior (IRE) Grade 2 2015 gelding · by Mahler | 21 | 4 | OR 148 |
Form 43116/6521/F (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 14 May 11 – 17 Jan 14, last for Ian Williams · current OR 109
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 14 | MusselburghBluebird Care Selling Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | F/6 | 109 | William Kennedy |
| 12 Dec 13 | TauntonHigos Insurance Services Bridgwater Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f110y · Good | 2m3f110y | Good | 1/9 | 102 | William Kennedy |
| 4 Dec 13 | LudlowRacing Uk Mares' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 2/6 | 107 | William Kennedy |
| 28 Nov 13 | TauntonMichael Spiers Jewellers Mares' Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 5/5 | 107 | Tom Scudamore |
| 24 Oct 13 | LudlowAiua/bluefin Agricultural Insurance Specialists Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 6/8 | 110 | Rob McCarth |
| 23 Sep 12 | PlumptonBetfair Commits 40 Million To British Racing Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 6/10 | 115 | Paddy Brennan |
| 16 Aug 12 | StratfordWest Warwickshire Mares' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f · Good | 2m3f | Good | 1/11 | 115 | Paddy Brennan |
| 30 Jul 12 | UttoxeterWade Ceramics Mares' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 1/7 | 105 | Paddy Brennan |
| 12 Jun 12 | SouthwellMirror Punters Club Mares' Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m4f110y · Good | 2m4f110y | Good | 3/8 | 110 | Paddy Brennan |
| 27 Feb 12 | PlumptonWindmill Catering Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 4/13 | 115 | David Bass |
| 15 Dec 11 | Kempton (AW)Mediforce Independent Ambulance Service Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 6 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 7/10 | – | Seb Sanders |
| 3 Nov 11 | TowcesterYusen Logistics Mares' 'national Hunt' Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 4/11 | – | David Bass |
Westerner as a stallion
In our records: 944 runners, 474 winners (50%), 53 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 47 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2022.
On the track himself: 6 runs, 3 wins — Group 1 winner (Gold Cup (Group 1)).
His best
Cole Harden Grade 1 OR 166 · Ferny Hollow Grade 1 OR 160 · Gilgamboa Grade 1 OR 159 · Western Fold Grade 1 OR 157 · Captain Cutter Grade 1 OR 147 · Skyace Grade 1 OR 142
The dam: Bayariyka by Slip Anchor
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 6 other runners.
Churchstonewarrior Grade 2 her foal, by Mahler
Whoops A Daisy Listed half-sibling, by Definite Article
Western Walk bt her foal, by Walk In The Park
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whoops A Daisy (GB) Listed 2006 mare · by Definite Article | 9 | 5 | OR 134 |
| Dick Dundee (GB) 2005 gelding · by King's Theatre | 25 | 5 | OR 138 |
| Kingsand Bay (GB) 2003 gelding · by King's Theatre | 2 | 0 | – |
| Gun Smith (GB) 2002 gelding · by Pistolet Bleu | 15 | 1 | OR 102 |
| Chorizo (IRE) 2001 gelding · by Kahyasi | 34 | 3 | OR 118 |
| Polly Anthus (GB) 1999 mare · by Kahyasi | 8 | 2 | OR 108 |
Western Approaches in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 316 · as a in training | Not sold | – | Ian Williams Racing |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 mare by Flemensfirth | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1389 · broodmare | €15,000Drumlin Stud |
| Chorizo2001 gelding by Kahyasi | 2011 Goffs UK August SaleLot 362 · in training | £6,000Graeme Mcpherson |
| Polly Anthus1999 mare by Kahyasi | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 239 · broodmare | €10,000Noel Collins |
| Whoops A Daisy2006 filly by Definite Article | 2009 Goffs UK Spring Store SaleLot 166 · store | £20,000Highflyer Bloodstock |
| Dick Dundee2005 gelding by King's Theatre | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 157 · store | €18,000Paul Nolan |
| Dick Dundee2005 gelding by King's Theatre | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 280 · store | Bought back |
| Gun Smith2002 gelding by Pistolet Bleu | 2008 Goffs UK October HIT SaleLot 743 · in training | £4,400Parkin, A. |
| Chorizo2001 gelding by Kahyasi | 2008 Goffs UK August SaleLot 498 · in training | £25,000Ps Guest, R. |
| Kingsand Bay2003 gelding by King's Theatre | 2007 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 240 · in training | £17,500Hawke, N. J. |
| Chorizo2001 gelding by Kahyasi | 2007 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 700 · in training | £20,000Greenall, Ms. O. |
| Gun Smith2002 gelding by Pistolet Bleu | 2006 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 235 · in training | SoldO'neill, J.j. |
| Polly Anthus1999 filly by Kahyasi | 2006 Goffs UK January SaleLot 53 · in training | £60,000Bba Ireland |
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.