Form and Entries for Horse Apt Approach (IRE)

Apt Approach (IRE) ch g 23rd Apr 2003

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Apt Approach (IRE) ch g 23rd Apr 2003

Sire

Bob Back (USA)

Dam

Imminent Approach (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Lord Americo (IRE)

Owner

Greenstar Syndicate

Trainer

W P Mullins

Breeder

N J Connors

Last Win

Fairyhouse Sat, 15th Dec, 12 11/8Fav, P Townend (4393 days)

Last Run

Punchestown Wed, 20th Feb, 13 fell, 6/4Fav, R Walsh (4326 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

40%

€18,300

-1.40

Chase IRE

31%

€82,465

-1.70

NHF IRE

50%

€7,700

1.50

Chase GB

-1.00

NHF GB

-1.00

PtoP

Under Rules Total

32%

-3.60

Form Figures

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Form Timeline

Form Figures - F-169-1221-252-FU1-113861P-0F/

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MorningSP

Change of Trainer W P Mullins

18Feb07 Pun Yielding Point to Point

fell in race won by Pharaon De Touzaine

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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.

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Reports in which Apt Approach (IRE) was mentioned

Review punchestown 20th Feb

There was something of an anti-climax to Punchestown's AES Family Saturday At The Festival INH Flat Race as Aidan O'Brien's first National Hunt runners in more than eight years finished out of the frameWed 20th Feb

Bloodied Ruby draws level with Russell

A bloodied Ruby Walsh drew level with Davy Russell at the head of the Jockeys' Championship (85 winners apiece) with a win in the Festival Party Pack From €19 Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown today, steering the Willie Mullins trained Un De Seaux to a winning Irish debut. Wed 20th Feb

Dressedtothenines' win marred by loss of Apt

The Festival Any Day Flexi-Ticket Hurdle at Punchestown today, which was won by the Eddie Harty trained Dressedtothenines, was unfortunately marred by the fatal fall of Grade 2 winning chaser Apt Approach. Wed 20th Feb

Review fairyhouse 15th Dec

Liz Doyle produced Rich Revival fighting fit off a 623-day lay-off to take the New Value Hospitality Packages At Fairyhouse Beginners ChaseSat 15th Dec

Apt Approach records his seventh success

Apt Approach got back to winning ways as he took the Follow Fairyhouse on Twitter Rated Hurdle under Paul Townend for Willie Mullins. Sat 15th Dec

Hennessy happy with Light

Robbie Hennessy feels putting thetote.com Punchestown Gold Cup back to Saturday from Wednesday will have no ill effects on Rubi Light. Sat 28th Apr

Rubi routs rivals in Red Mills

Rubi Light proved a different class as he made all for an effortless success in the Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park. Sat 18th Feb

Review thurles 19th Jan

Apt Approach ran out a gutsy winner of the Matty Ryan Memorial Kinloch Brae Chase at ThurlesThu 19th Jan

Apt shows gritty Approach to land Kinloch Brae

Apt Approach booked his ticket for the Cheltenham Festival following a workmanlike victory in the Grade 2 Matty Ryan Memorial Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles. Thu 19th Jan

Plan bids for Kinloch Brae repeat

All roads lead to Thurles this afternoon as the Co. Tipperary track hosts the Grade 2 Matty Ryan Memorial Kinloch Brae Chase as well as the Grade 3 Coolmore NH Sires EBF (Mares) Novice Chase. Thu 19th Jan

Mullins has the right approach

The feature event of Tramore’s year, the Listed Holden Plant Rentals Chase today went to Apt Approach, under David Casey, providing trainer Willie Mullins with the second leg of a double. Sun 01st Jan

Review thurles 24th Nov

Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh have been firing in winners left, right and centre of late and continued in the same vein at Thurles, capping a treble with a bloodless win for Zaidpour in the Rock Of Cashel HurdleThu 24th Nov

Mullins/Walsh have right Approach

“Call the monopoly commission!” hailed Matt Chapman on At The Races after Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh continued their recent superb run of success with Apt Approach in the Glen Chase at Thurles. Thu 24th Nov

Quick double for Martin as Psycho scores

The enigmatic Psycho bounced back to his best in the www.themaltonhotel.com Chase racing to an easy seven length victory, to record a quick double on the card for his trainer Tony Martin. Sun 15th May

Scotsirish gets rub of the green

Champion Trainer Willie Mullins completed a double at Punchestown today when his Scotsirish, under Ruby Walsh, ran out the fortunate winner of the Grade A Guinness Handicap Chase. Wed 04th May

Review punchestown 4th May

Follow The Plan ran out a fortunate winner of the Punchestown Guinness Gold CupWed 04th May

Review thurles 25th Nov

Elysian Rock turned in a performance of some promise to win the Glen Chase at ThurlesThu 25th Nov

Rock proves too tough to crack

Elysian Rock (11/2) belied a lack of experience over fences when staying on dourly under Martin Ferris to land the three miles Glen Chase. Thu 25th Nov

Review leopardstown 23rd Jan

A cracking renewal of the MCR Hurdle at Leopardstown saw Puyol, owned and trained by John Mulhern, break his duck over obstaclesSat 23rd Jan

Goldback too strong in novice

Roberto Goldback ran out an impressive winner of the Grade 2 MCR Novice Chase at Leopardstown in the hands of Robert Power. Sat 23rd Jan

Review clonmel 17th Dec

For Bill had to fight all the way to make a winning debut over jumps in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle at ClonmelThu 17th Dec

Approach gains deserved success

Apt Approach atoned for his unlucky defeat at Thurles last time when running out a cosy winner of the 2m1f beginners chase at Clonmel. Thu 17th Dec

Review thurles 26th Nov

Davy Russell was back in the winner's enclosure for the first time in 11 days thanks to a 29-1 double at ThurlesThu 26th Nov

Dew drops for Regal Rumpus' win

Thurles' six race/five chase card was certain to provide action and, following Apt Approach's costly final fence blunder in the previous race, the Templemore Handicap Chase saw clear leader The Dew At Night come a cropper at the final fence, leaving Regal Rumpus to win under Niall Madden. Thu 26th Nov

Apt blunder presents Swift Counsel with win

Jockey Davy Russell, who received bruising to his face following a fall at Navan last weekend, gained his first win since Solwhit's Grade 1 Hurdle win at Punchestown on November 15 when partnering Swift Counsel to a fortunate win in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Thurles today. Thu 26th Nov

Review fairyhouse 4th Mar

Apt Approach barely came off the bridle in taking the Easter Festival Maiden Hurdle for the in-form team of Willie Mullins and Ruby WalshWed 04th Mar

Apt Approach impresses at Fairyhouse

The Willie Mullins trained Apt Approach made it a winning season debut when winning The Easter Festival Maiden Hurdle in great style under Ruby Walsh in the colours of the Greenstar Syndicate. Wed 04th Mar

After race at Fairyhouse Sat, 15th Dec, 2012 (1st)

He was suited by conditions. I think he has only had two runs over hurdles and we will keep him over hurdles now if we can. We will try and find another conditions race for him next.

W P Mullins

After race at Thurles Thu, 19th Jan, 2012 (1st)

He must be a fair horse to win after making a mistake like that, and he's certainly improving. It's very hard to find a race for him, and he's too high now for handicaps, so he'll either go for the Ryanair Chase or the Gold Cup. Maybe the Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park next month could be an option before Cheltenham.

W P Mullins

After race at Thurles Thu, 24th Nov, 2011 (1st)

He's a very hard horse to ride from behind but Ruby gave him a great ride.

W P Mullins

After race at Clonmel Thu, 17th Dec, 2009 (1st)

We'll try and find a winners of one after the New Year for him,. We'll try and let him learn his trade without taking on the big guns. His jumping leaves a lot to be desired but he will improve.

W P Mullins

After race at Fairyhouse Wed, 4th Mar, 2009 (1st)

I actually missed the race as I was late arriving but Ruby [Walsh] said he was very happy with him and you wouldn't even know it was soft ground on him as he handled it so well. We'll probably bring him back for a quick run and then go for the 2 ¿ mile Grade 2 Novice here at the Festival.

W P Mullins

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