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- Horse Positive Approach Ire
- Positive Approach (IRE)
Positive Approach (IRE) 17yo b g 2008
Track Horse
Track Horse
Positive Approach (IRE) b g 2008
Last Win
Thurles Wed, 27th Jan, 16 5/1, P T Enright
(3339 days)
Last Run
Limerick Fri, 20th Apr, 18
p.u., 8/1, P T Enright
(2525 days)
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Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
11
2
5
18%
€29,210
-1.25
Chase IRE
13
0
0
0%
€300
-13.00
NHF IRE
4
0
1
0%
€1,080
-4.00
PtoP
1
0
0
Under Rules Total
28
2
6
7%
-18.25
Form Figures
F453-53775-r2331-126806-0PP-F658PP/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - F453-53775-r2331-126806-0PP-F658PP/
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Change of Trainer John J Walsh
Handler John J. Walsh
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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 Positive Approach (IRE) was mentioned
Concordin wins on big day for McManus
With cheek-pieces on for the first time Concordin secured his first win since the end of 2016 when triumphing in the www.limerickraces.ie Handicap Chase. Fri 20th Apr
Well backed Kopookris wins with help from lady luck
Nicely supported Kopookris gained a fortuitous win when left in front by a couple of fallers at the final fence in the Exit 6 To Horse & Jockey Handicap Chase at Thurles today. Sun 21st Jan
Review thurles 25th Feb
Acapella Bourgeois (5-2) carried on a fine tradition in the At The Races Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at ThurlesThu 25th Feb
Sonny B back to form over hurdles
Sonny B, the outsider of the six-runner field for the Littleton Handicap Hurdle, stuck on gamely to land the spoils in the three-miler at Thurles. Thu 25th Feb
Review thurles 27th Jan
John Joe Walsh enjoyed a double at Thurles, culminating in Positive Approach's victory in the Thurles Handicap HurdleWed 27th Jan
35/1 Thurles brace for John Joe Walsh
John Joe Walsh brought up a Thurles double at odds of 35/1 when the Phillip Enright ridden Positive Approach followed up a win at the Limerick Christmas Festival in the Thurles Handicap Hurdle. Wed 27th Jan
Rosie Alice gives Enright his double
Rosie Alice followed up on her Tramore victory with a four-length success in Limerick's rated novice hurdle. Sun 27th Dec
Marygale Bridge gives Walsh a double
No less than 10 horses charged round the home bend in contention in the two and a quarter mile mares' maiden hurdle at Limerick but it was Marygale Bridge who took the honours in the end. Sun 27th Dec
A Positive Approach reaps dividends
John Joe Walsh's horses are always worth a look in Limerick and punters certainly noticed Positive Approach's chance in the opening two mile six maiden hurdle. Sun 27th Dec
Speed Demon wins a battle
Speed Demon came out on top of a driving finish with Bridies Boy in the three mile maiden hurdle at Cork. Sun 05th Apr
Review limerick 14th Mar
Venitien De Mai had to pull out all the stops to justify 2-5 favouritism in the Student Raceday 15th & 16th April Maiden Hurdle at LimerickSat 14th Mar
Venitien hangs on to claim opener
Venitien De Mai clung on from the renewed challenge of Positive Approach to land the spoils in the opening maiden hurdle at Limerick this afternoon. Sat 14th Mar
Plan strikes Gold for Fahey
Davy Russell was fully expected to follow up his day of triumph at Cheltenham yesterday with another success aboard Kerrieonvic in the opening 2m5f maiden hurdle at Limerick. Sat 15th Mar
After race at Thurles Wed, 27th Jan, 2016 (1st) 
He had been a very difficult raw horse but might now pay for that time, and seems to have come on a bit and gained confidence from Limerick. He was the one I fancied coming here today and he'll be a chaser in time. my best season was when I had 25 winners once, back a long time ago.
John J Walsh
He had been a very difficult raw horse but might now pay for that time, and seems to have come on a bit and gained confidence from Limerick. He was the one I fancied coming here today and he'll be a chaser in time. my best season was when I had 25 winners once, back a long time ago.
John J Walsh
After race at Limerick Sun, 27th Dec, 2015 (1st)
He loves the ground and stays. The bit of experience helped and Phillip knows the horse and gave him a great ride. Staying is his game and he loves deep ground.
John J Walsh
He loves the ground and stays. The bit of experience helped and Phillip knows the horse and gave him a great ride. Staying is his game and he loves deep ground.
John J Walsh
Related by Dam Toureen Star (IRE)
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