Balanced Approach
Foaled 2013 · by New Approach out of Soilse Na Cathrach (Elusive City)
Form 6/5/449/40 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 25 Oct 15 – 16 Apr 18, last for Brendan W Duke · current OR 73
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 18 | LeopardstownBulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap (50-80) · 1m1f · Heavy | 1m1f | Heavy | 12/16 | 73 | Kevin Manning |
| 13 Apr 18 | NaasToals.com Live Casino Like Us On Facebook & Twitter Handicap · 1m2f · Soft To Heavy | 1m2f | Soft To Heavy | 4/11 | 73 | Kevin Manning |
| 11 Oct 17 | Gowran ParkRacing Again November 25th Maiden · 1m1f110y · Heavy | 1m1f110y | Heavy | 9/16 | 76 | Kevin Manning |
| 20 Sep 17 | FairyhouseNext Racing At Fairyhouse The Return Of The Jumps October 7th Maiden · 7f · Soft To Heavy | 7f | Soft To Heavy | 4/17 | 75 | Kevin Manning |
| 6 Sep 17 | Gowran ParkThomastown Maiden · 1m1f110y · Heavy | 1m1f110y | Heavy | 4/16 | – | Kevin Manning |
| 3 Apr 16 | CurraghIrish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden (Plus 10) · 1m2f · Heavy | 1m2f | Heavy | 5/10 | – | Kevin Manning |
| 25 Oct 15 | Leopardstown (IRE)Tote Quickpick Now Available European Breeders Fund Maiden (Colts & Geldings) (Plus 10 Race) · 7f · Good To Yielding | 7f | Good To Yielding | 6/15 | – | Kevin Manning |
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: Soilse Na Cathrach by Elusive City
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensely Focussed (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Intense Focus | 6 | 0 | OR 66 |
| Elusive Approach (IRE) 2012 mare · by New Approach (full sibling) | 19 | 2 | OR 82 |
Balanced Approach in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Goffs HIT SaleLot 115 · as a in training | €5,000Ger Lyons | Ger Lyons | Glebe House Stables |
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.