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Intense Approach (GB) ch g 15th Mar 2019Track Horse
Track Horse
Intense Approach (GB) ch g 15th Mar 2019
Last Win
Cheltenham Sat, 26th Oct, 24 2/1Fav, Harry Cobden
(24 days)
Last Run
Cheltenham Sat, 26th Oct, 24
1st, 2/1Fav, H Cobden
(24 days)
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Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
4
1
1
25%
€8,000
-2.33
NHF IRE
3
2
1
67%
€16,500
0.62
Hurdle GB
4
2
1
50%
£24,973
0.33
PtoP
1
1
0
Under Rules Total
11
5
3
45%
-1.38
Form Figures
1211F-PF21121
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 1211F-PF21121
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer John C McConnell
Mar 2023
Cheltenham Festival Sale (Tattersalls Cheltenham)
Bernice Stables (W. Ewing)
Purchaser: John McConnell Racing
£210,000
Lots Sold: 20
Prices
Avg: £172,500
Median: £145,000
Maximum: £420,000
Handler Warren Ewing
Jan 2020
January Sale (Goffs UK)
Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd.
Purchaser: George Mullins
£9,000
Lots Sold: 175
Prices
Avg: £15,381
Median: £9,000
Maximum: £370,000
Symbols Explained
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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.
Date Course
Conditions
Race
Jockey Weight
OR
Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Mar 2023
Cheltenham Festival Sale (Tattersalls Cheltenham)
Bernice Stables (W. Ewing)
Purchaser: John McConnell Racing
£210,000
Lots Sold: 20
Prices
Avg: £172,500
Median: £145,000
Maximum: £420,000
Jan 2020
January Sale (Goffs UK)
Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd.
Purchaser: George Mullins
£9,000
Lots Sold: 175
Prices
Avg: £15,381
Median: £9,000
Maximum: £370,000
Reports in which Intense Approach (GB) was mentioned
'Work-in-progress' Intense Approach rewards McConnell's patience
Intense Approach added to his two bumper victories when he landed the Randox Maiden Hurdle over an extended 2m5f at Downpatrick. Mon 26th Aug
Step Out shows "a little bit of toe" to deservedly get off the mark
It all came together for the consistent Step Out as he got off the mark at the ninth time of asking in the Randox Maiden Hurdle at Downpatrick. Sun 11th Aug
Ewing rides quick-fire double on Bridgehead
Two races in at Bellewstown and Sam Ewing had a double on the board when Noel Meade's Bridgehead obliged in the extended 2m1f maiden hurdle. Sat 06th Jul
Sportinthepark makes bright start over hurdles
Sportinthepark made a successful start over hurdles when making virtually all in the BoyleSports Maiden Hurdle at Wexford. Fri 17th Nov
Easy for Approach in Bellewstown bumper
With the late defection of the Willie Mullins trained Ivana, John McConnell's Intense Approach was left with an easier task as he routed the remaining opposition in the closing Bar One Racing Guaranteed Overnight Prices INH Flat Race at Bellewstown. Sat 08th Jul
Dr Eggman all out to land the odds
Willie and Patrick Mullins completed doubles when 4/9 favourite Dr Eggman gained a hard-fought success in the Bank Of Ireland Flat Race. Tue 30th May
After race at Downpatrick Mon, 26th Aug, 2024 (1st) 
It has been painful! Going from his bumper wins and the way he works at home, it has been a calamity. He is a work-in-progress regarding his jumping. He has been very slow to learn and Ger Fox schooled him at the weekend and Ger couldn't believe how he hadn't got the hang of it. When he left him alone at a hurdle, he still needs a lot of help. It is a mental thing with him and hopefully he is switched on now. I told Alex to be very definite with what he wanted him to do at each hurdle - either to go short or to go long. It will come and that might boost his confidence. He has the engine there if he put it all together that he could turn into a really nice horse, but it is great to get that over with.
John C McConnell
It has been painful! Going from his bumper wins and the way he works at home, it has been a calamity. He is a work-in-progress regarding his jumping. He has been very slow to learn and Ger Fox schooled him at the weekend and Ger couldn't believe how he hadn't got the hang of it. When he left him alone at a hurdle, he still needs a lot of help. It is a mental thing with him and hopefully he is switched on now. I told Alex to be very definite with what he wanted him to do at each hurdle - either to go short or to go long. It will come and that might boost his confidence. He has the engine there if he put it all together that he could turn into a really nice horse, but it is great to get that over with.
John C McConnell
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