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Ballyadam Approach (IRE) b g 2005Track Horse
Track Horse
Ballyadam Approach (IRE) b g 2005
Last Win
Punchestown Wed, 29th Apr, 15 12/1, D E Splaine
(3581 days)
Last Run
Limerick Thu, 29th Dec, 16
p.u., 12/1, D E Splaine
(2971 days)
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
9
1
2
11%
€7,675
-5.75
Chase IRE
11
2
3
18%
€126,260
8.50
PtoP
2
1
0
Under Rules Total
20
3
5
15%
2.75
Form Figures
4-1-5-737218-344-F-34110-737P/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 4-1-5-737218-344-F-34110-737P/
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Terence O'Brien
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ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
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Reports in which Ballyadam Approach (IRE) was mentioned
Game bidding for Grade 3 honours at Killarney
After chasing home Douvan on his last three starts, The Game Changer will bid to get a deserved win to his name in the Grade Three Laurels Pub & Restaurant An Riocht Chase at Killarney on Monday. Mon 16th May
Review fairyhouse 28th Mar
Rogue Angel displayed a never-say-die attitude to claim top honours in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at FairyhouseMon 28th Mar
Fox, Mouse and Angel win Irish National
Rogue Angel produced a performance full of courage and determination, making virtually all to land the BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Grade A) under Ger Fox for Mouse Morris and owners Gigginstown House Stud. Mon 28th Mar
Fairyhouse winner Bally wins at Punchestown
Fairyhouse winner Ballyadam Approach followed up under David Splaine, for trainer Terence O'Brien, and owner, Billy Horgan, in the Grade A Guinness Handicap Chase at Punchestown. Wed 29th Apr
Review punchestown 29th Apr
Don Cossack capped a brilliant campaign with an emphatic victory in the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold CupWed 29th Apr
Review fairyhouse 5th Apr
Tony McCoy gave his supporters cause for celebration on the opening day of his final Easter Festival at Fairyhouse as he landed the feature Ryanair Gold Cup Novice Chase on GilgamboaSun 05th Apr
Ballyadam Approach too strong
Ballyadam Approach relished his spin round Fairyhouse as he did it from the front in the Grade B BoyleSports Novice Handicap Chase. Sun 05th Apr
Zero makes it two
Winning trainer Michael McDonagh gave some idea as to why it's taken Black Zero a while to slip into the winning groove, when he said post race at Thurles, "his problem is that he's too keen and he can be quite hyper." The Clare man had just watched Jonathan Burke bring home the favourite in the opening Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase. Sun 21st Dec
Aonvaar takes the bumper as Elsie runs out
Stradbally, Co Laois trainer Bill Lanigan recorded his first winner for nearly six years as his gelding Aonvaar took the final race at Killarney this evening, the Killarney Racegoers Club Ladies Bumper, under Nina Carberry. Mon 14th May
Review killarney 14th May
Casey Top made a successful return to action in the feature McSweeney Arms Hotel Handicap Chase at KillarneyMon 14th May
Ballyadam eases to maiden hurdle success
The Terence O'Brien trained Ballyadam Approach ran out a convincing winner of the Laurels Bar Maiden Hurdle under Tom Doyle. Mon 14th May
Review kilbeggan 4th May
Dessie Hughes was on the mark with a double at Kilbeggan headed by the emphatic victory of Definite Class in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners ChaseFri 04th May
Champ off the mark for the new season
Champion jockey Davy Russell recorded his first winner of the new season as he partnered the Charles Byrnes trained mare E Mac (4/1) to victory in the Follow Kilbeggan On Facebook Maiden Hurdle. Fri 04th May33/1 shot Appeal provides Ring with first winner
The Philip Rothwell trained Ample Appeal landed a 33/1 shock victory in the opening race at Limerick this afternoon, the Student Raceday 29th of March Maiden Hurdle, providing his jockey Andrew Ring with his first racecourse winner. Sun 18th Mar
After race at Punchestown Wed, 29th Apr, 2015 (1st) 
He's a fair horse having broken down three times, and he had two wind operations. Only for his owner, Billy Horgan, he would hardly be here as he's had so much patience. We just gave him time. He did it really well today. I always thought he was a good horse, and it's the first time that we have got a run like this with him without injuries. We may think about the Galway Plate but he wouldn't run on fast ground over the summer. There are plenty of nice handicaps to go for next season, and to be honest I might be tempted to put him away.
Terence O'Brien
He's a fair horse having broken down three times, and he had two wind operations. Only for his owner, Billy Horgan, he would hardly be here as he's had so much patience. We just gave him time. He did it really well today. I always thought he was a good horse, and it's the first time that we have got a run like this with him without injuries. We may think about the Galway Plate but he wouldn't run on fast ground over the summer. There are plenty of nice handicaps to go for next season, and to be honest I might be tempted to put him away.
Terence O'Brien
After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 5th Apr, 2015 (1st)
I quietly fancied him today. He's broken down three times and had a full wind operation twice but his owner has been very patient. He was off a handy weight, and is only coming to himself. He's a ten-year-old but has never had a run of more than four or five races together. I think he'll even improve from that. I hope he'll get into the big novice handicap now at Punchestown.
Terence O'Brien
I quietly fancied him today. He's broken down three times and had a full wind operation twice but his owner has been very patient. He was off a handy weight, and is only coming to himself. He's a ten-year-old but has never had a run of more than four or five races together. I think he'll even improve from that. I hope he'll get into the big novice handicap now at Punchestown.
Terence O'Brien
After race at Killarney Mon, 14th May, 2012 (1st)
He won a point-to-point two years ago but he had leg trouble and two wind operations after that. I thought I would never get him back and his last operation was his last chance. I thought he was very good one time but he disappointed in his last two runs. I thought he would win a novice hurdle no problem. My horses weren't right when he was running poor but he is only coming to himself now. He is crying out for fences but if it stays wet we might run him in a two and a half mile or three mile novice hurdle. We will more than likely put him away now as he is three mile chaser in the making.
Terence O'Brien
He won a point-to-point two years ago but he had leg trouble and two wind operations after that. I thought I would never get him back and his last operation was his last chance. I thought he was very good one time but he disappointed in his last two runs. I thought he would win a novice hurdle no problem. My horses weren't right when he was running poor but he is only coming to himself now. He is crying out for fences but if it stays wet we might run him in a two and a half mile or three mile novice hurdle. We will more than likely put him away now as he is three mile chaser in the making.
Terence O'Brien
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