First Approach (IRE)

3yo b c 14th Jan 2023

Track Horse HorseTracker

First Approach (IRE)

b c 14th Jan 2023

Sire

No Nay Never (USA)

Dam

Alphabet (GB)

Dam's Sire

Lawman (FR)

Owner

Mrs John Magnier,Mr M tabor & Mr D Smith

Trainer

A P O'Brien

Breeder

Coolmore

Last Win

Naas Sat, 11th Oct, 25 6/1, Jack Cleary (284 days)

Last Run

Naas Sat, 11th Oct, 25 1st, 6/1, Jack Cleary (284 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

25%

€60,100

2.50

Flat GB

-2.00

Under Rules Total

20%

0.50

Form Figures

2140294391-

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 2140294391-

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Oct 2025

Autum HIT Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Coolmore

Purchaser: Vendor (40,000) / Tom Morley (P.S.)

£35,000

Lots Sold: 974

Prices

Avg: £33,836

Median: £15,000

Maximum: £950,000

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

Oct 2025

Autum HIT Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Coolmore

Purchaser: Vendor (40,000) / Tom Morley (P.S.)

£35,000

Lots Sold: 974

Prices

Avg: £33,836

Median: £15,000

Maximum: £950,000

Reports in which First Approach (IRE) was mentioned

Four for Aidan at Naas as Serengeti takes the last

Serengeti completed a 512/1 four-timer for Aidan O'Brien at Naas when landing the concluding seven-furlong handicap under Mark Crehan. Sat 11th Oct

Approach is First home in the Birdcatcher

Having his tenth start, First Approach (6/1) put all that experience to good use in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Birdcatcher Premier Nursery at Naas. Sat 11th Oct

Super weekend of Flat racing in store at Naas

As the season enters the final few weeks, the curtain will come down on Flat racing at Naas Racecourse for 2025 this weekend with two cracking days of racing in store. Sat 11th Oct

Wise Approach in pole position to take unexpected Middle Park chance

Fri 26th Sep

Irish Raiders at Newmarket: Aidan O’Brien double-handed in Royal Lodge

Fri 26th Sep

America Queen and Royal Fixation on course for Cheveley Park rematch

Mon 22nd Sep

Jumping action at Downpatrick and the return of floodlit Dundalk

There is both Flat and National Hunt Irish racing today with the jumpers in action at Downpatrick this afternoon while a new season commences under the lights at Dundalk this evening. Fri 19th Sep

Top Contenders for Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at The Curragh This Weekend

Tue 05th Aug

Arugam Bay makes all in stylish feature win

Despite being the fourth choice of punters in the five-runner Coolmore Stud Tipperary Stakes, Arugam Bay led from pillar to post under Chris Hayes. Wed 02nd Jul

O'Brien's Approach First in Naas maiden

A promising second on his racecourse debut, the Aidan O'Brien trained First Approach went one place better when winning the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Naas. Sat 10th May

Experience proves key as Leblon Beach causes upset

The Adrian Murray trained Leblon Beach caused a minor upset when proving too strong for a trio of better fancied rivals in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Dundalk. Fri 11th Apr

After race at Naas Sat, 11th Oct, 2025 (1st)

He did it well in the end. Obviously the step back down in class really suited him and delighted to get his head in front today. . He seemed to enjoy it throughout with no headgear on today. He hit the line strong, and it felt like he had plenty in hand.

A P O'Brien