Free State
Foaled 2012 · by New Approach out of Firenze (Efisio)
Form 09/17316080 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 11 Sep 15 – 8 Aug 17, last for Denis Gerard Hogan · current OR 54
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 17 | CorkRacing Here Again 14th & 15th October Handicap (45-65) · 1m4f · Soft | 1m4f | Soft | 13/15 | 54 | Gary Halpin |
| 17 Jul 17 | KillarneyDermot O'leary Flesk Restaurant Memorial Handicap (45-65) · 1m3f10y · Good | 1m3f10y | Good | 8/14 | 56 | Seamie Heffernan |
| 29 Jun 17 | TipperaryTipperaryRaces.ie Handicap (45-65) (Div 1) · 1m4f100y · Good | 1m4f100y | Good | 14/15 | 59 | Seamie Heffernan |
| 16 Mar 17 | Dundalk (AW)Follow Us On Twitter Handicap (45-65) · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 6/14 | 53 | Gary Halpin |
| 10 Mar 17 | Dundalk (AW)Windsor Bar & Restaurant, Dundalk Handicap (45-65) · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 1/14 | 53 | Gary Halpin |
| 24 Feb 17 | Dundalk (AW)Ready Mixed Concrete Handicap (45-65) (Div 1) · 1m3f · Standard | 1m3f | Standard | 3/14 | 53 | Gary Halpin |
| 20 Jan 17 | Dundalk (AW)www.sherryproperty.ie Handicap (45-65) (Div 2) · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 7/13 | 54 | Donagh O'Connor |
| 6 Jan 17 | Dundalk (AW)Marshes Shopping Centre Handicap (45-65) (Div 1) · 1m2f150y · Standard | 1m2f150y | Standard | 1/14 | 52 | Gary Halpin |
| 18 Nov 16 | Dundalk (AW)Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap (45-65) (Div 1) · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 9/14 | 55 | Connor King |
| 9 Nov 16 | Dundalk (AW)Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (45-65) (Div 1) · 1m2f150y · Standard | 1m2f150y | Standard | 10/14 | 56 | Seamie Heffernan |
| 31 Aug 16 | Gowran ParkJoin Us September 18th Handicap · 1m1f110y · Good | 1m1f110y | Good | 7/15 | 60 | Chris Hayes |
| 20 Aug 16 | CurraghLongines World Fegentri Championship For Lady Riders Handicap · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 6/8 | 61 | Frau Celina Weber |
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: Firenze by Efisio
She ran 17 times and won 5, best OR 105 — Listed winner. Dam of 8 winners from 10 other runners.
Harry's Bar Listed half-sibling, by Exceed and Excel
Zidane Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Danzero
Mazzini bt half-sibling, by Exceed and Excel
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castellina (GB) 2022 filly · by Territories | 9 | 0 | OR 55 |
| Thunderstorm Katie (GB) 2021 mare · by Muhaarar | 42 | 6 | OR 70 |
| Agostino (GB) 2020 gelding · by Harry Angel | 42 | 4 | OR 71 |
| Justcallmepete (GB) 2019 gelding · by Bated Breath | 67 | 12 | OR 92 |
| Pooky (GB) 2018 filly · by Twilight Son | 3 | 0 | – |
| Lady Eleanor (GB) 2017 filly · by Iffraaj | 8 | 1 | OR 82 |
| Harry's Bar (GB) Listed 2015 gelding · by Exceed and Excel | 66 | 16 | OR 114 |
| Mazzini (GB) bt 2013 gelding · by Exceed and Excel | 39 | 8 | OR 106 |
| Green Monkey (GB) 2010 gelding · by Green Desert | 18 | 4 | OR 84 |
| Isola Verde (GB) 2009 filly · by Oasis Dream | 10 | 1 | OR 72 |
Free State in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 999 · as a foal | 160,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock | John Ferguson Bloodstock | The National Stud |
| 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 721 · as a in training | 10,000gnsCDS Bloodstock | CDS Bloodstock | Moulton Paddocks (C. Appleby) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Agostino2020 gelding by Harry Angel | 2025 Tattersalls Online SeptemberLot 1 · in training | 8,500gnsSean Davis Racing |
| Castellina2022 filly by Territories | 2023 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1895 · yearling | Withdrawn |
| Thunderstorm Katie2021 filly by Muhaarar | 2022 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 161 · yearling | 12,000gnsSummerstorm Bloodstock |
| Agostino2020 colt by Harry Angel | 2021 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1630 · yearling | 37,000gnsRobert Cowell |
| Pooky2018 filly by Twilight Son | 2021 Tattersalls JulyLot 249 · in training | 17,000gnsTally-Ho Stud |
| Agostino2020 colt by Harry Angel | 2020 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 516 · foal | Bought back |
| Justcallmepete2019 colt by Bated Breath | 2020 Goffs UK PremierLot 212 · yearling | Not sold |
| Justcallmepete2019 colt by Bated Breath | 2020 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 51 · yearling | 35,000gnsJames Evans |
| Harry's Bar2015 gelding by Exceed And Excel | 2020 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1089 · in training | 75,000gns |
| Pooky2018 filly by Twilight Son | 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1510 · yearling | 50,000gnsRabbah Bloodstock |
| Harry's Bar2015 gelding by Exceed And Excel | 2019 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1108 · in training | Bought back |
| Mazzini2013 gelding by Exceed And Excel | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1062 · in training | 90,000gnsOliver St Lawrence |
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.