Ireland 7yo

Intense Approach (GB)

T: John McConnell · J: Conor Smithers(7) · O: Ms Caroline Ahearn

By Jack Hobbs (GB) out of Intense Tango (GB)

Form 15-U50506P2

12/1 Current odds

7/24 W/R

126 RPR

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24 runs
7 wins
placed
29% strike
3 d off
129 best RPR

Recent form

Form figures 15-U50506P2 3 days off

2 P 6 0 5 0

On Good 5/15 5 wins · 8 placed

Best RPR 129 Career peak

Deep analytics

Career trajectory, going + distance lenses, connections history

Career Trajectory

last 24 runs · form score 0–100

Win
Placed
Mid-pack
Rear
DNF
OR mark

Peak form: 100
Mean: 46
Win %: 29%
Placed %: 46%
Trend: Fading

Course Record

16 venues

Career strike 46%; best at Downpatrick (100% from 2 runs).

Cheltenham 25% 1-0-4
Bellewstown 33% 1-0-3
Downpatrick 100% 1-1-2
Kelso 50% 1-0-2
Musselburgh 50% 1-0-2
Ballinrobe 100% 0-1-1
Chepstow 100% 0-1-1
Galway 100% 1-0-1
Listowel 100% 1-0-1
Punchestown (IRE) 100% 0-1-1
Galway (IRE) 0% 0-0-1
Kilbeggan (IRE) 0% 0-0-1
Navan 0% 0-0-1
Perth 0% 0-0-1
Tramore (IRE) 0% 0-0-1
Wexford 0% 0-0-1

Connections History

8 jockeys · 1 trainer

Jockeys

Alex Harvey 54% 5-2-13
Ben Harvey 0% 0-0-3
Harry Cobden 100% 1-1-2
James Bowen 50% 1-0-2
Conor Smithers(7) NOW 100% 0-1-1
Darragh O'Keeffe 0% 0-0-1
Ms L A Byrne 0% 0-0-1
Sean Bowen 0% 0-0-1

Trainers

John McConnell NOW 46% 7-4-24

Going Record

24 classifiable runs

Softspecialist Loves the dig — 100% in-the-money on softer ground vs 0% on fast.

Firm — 0 runs
Good to Firm — 0 runs
Good 53% 5-3-15
Good to Soft 20% 1-0-5
Soft 100% 1-1-2
Heavy 0% 0-0-2

Distance Record

24 classifiable runs

Leaning Best at staying trips (48% itm) but capable elsewhere.

Sprint ≤ 6f — 0 runs
Seven 6½ – 7f — 0 runs
Mile 7f – 1m1f — 0 runs
Middle 1m1f – 1m4f 0% 0-0-1
Staying ≥ 1m4f 48% 7-4-23

Race history

10 of 10 runs

Date Race Pos Going Dist Jockey Odds

13 Oct 2026 William Hill Challenge Series Hurdle Punchestown (IRE) P 2nd/5 4.5 Good 2m7½f Conor Smithers OR 126 14/1

16 Aug 2026 McCarthy's Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Steeplechase Tramore (IRE) B PU - Good 2m6f Alex Harvey OR 122 11/2

8 Aug 2026 KEPAK Handicap Steeplechase Kilbeggan (IRE) B 6th/8 .5 Good 2m4f Alex Harvey OR 123 10/1

31 Jul 2026 Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase Galway (IRE) B 13th/20 9 Good 2m6½f Alex Harvey OR 127 16/1

2 Jul 2026 Seamus Mulvaney Bookmaker, Crockafotha (Q.R.) Race Bellewstown P 5th/7 2 Good 1m4f71y Ms L A Byrne 13/2

12 Mar 2026 Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race) Cheltenham Class 1 P 16th/18 14 Good 2m5f Alex Harvey OR 137 80/1

28 Feb 2026 Flyingbolt Novice Chase (Grade 3) Navan 5th/5 20 Heavy 2m Darragh O'Keeffe OR 132 50/1

1 Feb 2026 bet365 Frodon Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Musselburgh Class 3 UR - Good To Soft 2m4f68y Alex Harvey OR 137 11/2

25 Oct 2025 William Hill Extra Places With BOG 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Cheltenham Class 2 5th/7 13 Good 3m1f Alex Harvey OR 137 2/1F

1 Aug 2025 Guinness Beginners Chase Galway 1st/16 +0 Good 2m6f111y Alex Harvey 13/2

Connections

Trainer: John McConnell 8%
Jockey: Conor Smithers(7) 9%
Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn
Sire: Jack Hobbs (GB)
Dam: Intense Tango (GB)
Dam sire: Mastercraftsman
Country: Ireland
Age: 7yo

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