First Approach (2023)
About
First Approach is a 2yo colt trained by A P O'Brien, based at Tipperary. He is by No Nay Never out of Alphabet. To date, First Approach has secured one victory. On 10 May 2025 at Naas, he achieved his most notable win, earning $18,001.00.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Navan 06-Sep-25 1170m GOOD R2 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Race $1,500 (of $30,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.410, SP: 4.60 | W M Lordan 62.1kg 1.80L | 4 (6) |
| Curragh 30-Aug-25 1207m GOOD R3 CL1 (of $60,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.360, SP: 34.00 | G M Ryan 59.4kg 10.10L | 9 (10) |
| Tipperary 03-Jul-25 1005m GOOD R3 CL1 $9,000 (of $45,001) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.130, SP: 10.00 | W M Lordan 59.4kg 1.75L | 2 (5) |
| Ascot 18-Jun-25 1005m GOOD R7 (of $75,481), Winning Time: 01:00.600, SP: 19.00 Raced fa side, prominent in group, weakened ridden and weakened over 1f out | R L Moore 59.4kg, Cd 0 9.50L | 19 (23) |
| Curragh 25-May-25 1207m GOOD R2 CL1 $3,000 (of $60,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.080, SP: 22.00 Dwelt, ran freely in rear of mid-division early, 4th halfway, no impression on principals inside final furlong, no extra | W M Lordan 59.4kg 9.00L | 4 (6) |
| Naas 10-May-25 1005m GOOD R1 Md $10,800 (of $18,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:00.540, SP: 5.00 Tracked leaders, 3rd and pushed along under 2f out, ridden and led 150 yards out, kept on well closing stages | W M Lordan 60.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Dundalk 12-Apr-25 1005m GOOD R1 Md $3,600 (of $18,001) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:00.880, SP: 4.00 Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd closing stages | W M Lordan 60.3kg 1.50L | 2 (6) |