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First Approach (IRE) b g 19th Apr 2013Track Horse
Track Horse
First Approach (IRE) b g 19th Apr 2013
Last Win
Thurles Sun, 20th Jan, 19 4/5Fav, S W Flanagan
(2130 days)
Last Run
Navan Sun, 16th Feb, 20
fell, 6/1, Donagh Meyler
(1737 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
6
2
0
33%
€34,237.5
-2.30
Chase IRE
2
0
1
0%
€1,450
-2.00
NHF IRE
5
1
3
20%
€12,150
-2.62
Hurdle GB
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
PtoP
1
1
0
Under Rules Total
14
3
4
21%
-7.92
Form Figures
123-91214-61404-3F/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 123-91214-61404-3F/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
16Feb20 Nav 24f Heavy 5y+ NovCh(42K)
11-3[6/1]cp5fell in race won by Captain Cj
Donagh Meyler
5/16/1
Change of Trainer Noel Meade
Apr 2017
Punchestown Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Monbeg Stables (D. Doyle)
Purchaser: Not Sold (95,000)
Lots Sold: 15
Prices
Avg: €112,733
Median: €100,000
Maximum: €270,000
Handler Donnchadh Doyle
Jun 2016
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Sunnyhill Stud
Purchaser: Monbeg Stables
€40,000
Lots Sold: 300
Prices
Avg: €47,535
Median: €36,000
Maximum: €255,000
Nov 2013
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Baroda & Colbinstown Studs
Purchaser: Philip Dempsey
€32,000
Lots Sold: 882
Prices
Avg: €12,302
Median: €8,500
Maximum: €120,000
Symbols Explained
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.
Date Course
Conditions
Race
Jockey Weight
OR
Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Apr 2017
Punchestown Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Monbeg Stables (D. Doyle)
Purchaser: Not Sold (95,000)
Lots Sold: 15
Prices
Avg: €112,733
Median: €100,000
Maximum: €270,000
Jun 2016
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Sunnyhill Stud
Purchaser: Monbeg Stables
€40,000
Lots Sold: 300
Prices
Avg: €47,535
Median: €36,000
Maximum: €255,000
Nov 2013
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Baroda & Colbinstown Studs
Purchaser: Philip Dempsey
€32,000
Lots Sold: 882
Prices
Avg: €12,302
Median: €8,500
Maximum: €120,000
Reports in which First Approach (IRE) was mentioned
Meade pair primed for Navan test
Noel Meade holds a strong hand as he fires a couple of darts at the Grade 2 Ten Up Novice Steeplechase over three miles in Navan today. Sun 16th Feb
Navan double for de Bromhead as Indo jumps well for 1st chase win
Henry de Bromhead doubled his Navan score when last season’s star staying novice hurdler, Minella Indo (2/5), won his first event over racecourse fences in the Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase. Sat 18th Jan
Tout Est Permis continues on upward curve
Tout Est Permis maintained his highly progressive profile since joining Noel Meade this season by just coming out best in a thrilling finish to the Horse & Jockey Chase at Thurles. Sun 20th Jan
First Approach finishes alone in dramatic W T O'Grady Hurdle
Just three went to post for the BetVictor W T O’Grady Memorial Irish EBF Novice Hurdle at Thurles but there was no shortage of drama with odds on favourite First Approach ultimately coming home alone. Sun 20th Jan
First Approach dropped in class at Thurles
First Approach has his sights lowered in the BetVictor W.T. O’Grady Memorial Irish EBF Novice Hurdle at Thurles this afternoon. Sun 20th Jan
Tornado Flyer and Battleoverdoyen clash in feature
Tornado Flyer gets the chance to prove his worth at the highest level over obstacles in a cracking renewal of the Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle at the Co Kildare venue today. Sun 06th JanMeade & Flanagan win Down Royal's opener
The market for the opening Eventsec Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal was dominated by two horses, First Approach and Diamond Turf, with the Noel Meade trained First Approach eventually getting the better of his market rival to win under jockey Sean Flanagan. Fri 02nd Nov
Doctor Duffy has right prescription for Byrnes and Barron
Doctor Duffy (10/11 favourite) was too strong for market rival First Approach as he took the bumper for Charles Byrnes and Ray Barron. Sun 21st Oct
Elliott throws two darts at Cork feature
Gordon Elliott sends out a strong twin challenge with Penny Jane and Sunsetstorise in the featured coopsuperstores.ie Handicap Chase at Cork today. Sun 21st Oct
Approach First in Tipperary Finale
The market principals dominated the Season Finale INH Flat Race at Tipperary, with First Approach leading home Doctor Duffy. Mon 08th Oct
Meade sends strong team to Tipperary
Noel Meade sent out a double at Roscommon last Monday and the Castletown trainer may repeat the feat a week later at Tipperary with Moyross and First Approach. Mon 08th Oct
Double for O'Brien as Gunner wins on debut
Newcomer The Gunner Murphy completed a double at Galway for Joseph O'Brien, as he took the Jamie Kyne Memorial Flat Race. Tue 10th Oct
Poli Roi starts off over hurdles
Poli Roi's appearance in the opening Mervue Maiden Hurdle makes for an exciting start to proceedings at Galway. Tue 10th Oct
After race at Thurles Sun, 20th Jan, 2019 (1st) 
He was never going like a horse that was going to win at any stage of the race and he hung the whole way. I don't know why but there is some little thing annoying him, whatever it is. We thought after Naas we sorted it out because he didn't really travel, but we obviously didn't. I know she (Rachael Blackmore on Cool Saint) might have beat him but he wasn't doing a stroke so who knows. He was idling the whole way and it is very tight today but he won and they all count. We think he is a very nice horse but what I'm going to do with him, I don't know. He is more a chaser than a hurdler and maybe he'd like easier ground too.
Noel Meade
He was never going like a horse that was going to win at any stage of the race and he hung the whole way. I don't know why but there is some little thing annoying him, whatever it is. We thought after Naas we sorted it out because he didn't really travel, but we obviously didn't. I know she (Rachael Blackmore on Cool Saint) might have beat him but he wasn't doing a stroke so who knows. He was idling the whole way and it is very tight today but he won and they all count. We think he is a very nice horse but what I'm going to do with him, I don't know. He is more a chaser than a hurdler and maybe he'd like easier ground too.
Noel Meade
After race at Down Royal Fri, 2nd Nov, 2018 (1st)
I was kicking myself for running him in Cork in a winners' bumper - I got greedy, It was my intention when he won his bumper to bring him back here because I bought him off Donnchadh Doyle and he kept saying to me 'don't be running him in bumpers'!. he jumps so well and it's nice to have him as a novice and to go for novice races over a trip. His jumping was electric and I'd say when he ends up jumping fences that will be his real mark. Touch wood at the minute his wind is good, he's a Robin Des Champ and a lot of them aren't. He's a very clear-winded horse and was quite impressive at the end so thrilled.
Noel Meade
I was kicking myself for running him in Cork in a winners' bumper - I got greedy, It was my intention when he won his bumper to bring him back here because I bought him off Donnchadh Doyle and he kept saying to me 'don't be running him in bumpers'!. he jumps so well and it's nice to have him as a novice and to go for novice races over a trip. His jumping was electric and I'd say when he ends up jumping fences that will be his real mark. Touch wood at the minute his wind is good, he's a Robin Des Champ and a lot of them aren't. He's a very clear-winded horse and was quite impressive at the end so thrilled.
Noel Meade
After race at Tipperary Mon, 8th Oct, 2018 (1st)
He had a stress crack after his second run and that held him up. He was stood in for two months. He then ran a disappointing race at Punchestown but he just wasn't as fit and you'd need to be. He'll go hurdling now.
Noel Meade
He had a stress crack after his second run and that held him up. He was stood in for two months. He then ran a disappointing race at Punchestown but he just wasn't as fit and you'd need to be. He'll go hurdling now.
Noel Meade
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