Open Approach (2022) Horse
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About
Open Approach is a 4yo colt trained by G Elliott in Ireland. He is by the stallion Berkshire out of the dam Chosen Approach. The horse has not yet broken its maiden, remaining winless after two attempts. In its latest start at Downpatrick on 14 June 2026, James Smith rode him to a fourth-place finish, trailing winner Surfin Usa.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick 14-Jun-26 4389m GOOD R1 MdH $701 (of $14,001), Winning Time: 05:27.300, SP: 29.00 1st Surfin Usa ( C O'dwyer 151 ) 2nd Acheron ( H Sexton 158 , Cd 154 ) 2.00L 3rd Sound Judgement ( J Williamson 151 ) 2.30L 4th Open Approach ( J Smith 152 ) 4.05L See full results | J Smith 68.9kg 4.05L | 4 (14) |
| Clonmel 06-Jun-26 3322m GOOD R1 MdH (of $12,000), Winning Time: 04:01.200, SP: 6.00 1st Dahoma ( R Doyle 153 ) 2nd Johnny Rambo ( J Shinnick 153 ) 3.50L 3rd The West A Yeats ( D Whelan 146 ) 2.25L DQ Open Approach ( K Sexton 153 ) 42.00L See full results | K Sexton 69.4kg 42.00L | UPD (17) |