Horse profile
Approaching Dawn (IRE)
by Dawn Approach (IRE) out of Taispeantas (IRE) (Chevalier)
15 runs · 5 courses · from Oct 2025
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
2 wins · Ayr & Musselburgh
Ran 35 days ago · 7th of 8
Last raced off OR 48
KTB Profile
Approaching Dawn (IRE) is 2 from 15, both wins coming at Class 6 level.
Based on 15 archived runs · run-style from 4 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
All wins at Class 6
- 2–15Wins / Runs
- 13.3%Strike rate
- 2 (13.3%)Placed
- +11.75£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 1.72Fair A/E n=15 · 1.46 incl. margin
- 51Highest OR
- 24dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating48↓ 3lb off peak
48
45–51
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 92
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 92A | 78 | 10 · 92 / 78 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 78A | 74 | 2 · 78 / 74 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 68A | 58.5 | 2 · 68 / 58.5 |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 92A | 78.5 | 10 · 92 / 78.5 |
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 71A | 69 | 4 · 71 / 69 |
| Under 6f | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 15 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 4 analysed runs
- Held up 3 (75%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 1 (25%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 8% of 3,566 runs since Jan 2008 (358 horses).
Strongest on good to firm going: 12.6% from 333. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 12% from 125. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5% from 179.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | +7.4 | — |
| Good to Firm | 333 | 42 | 12.6% | +4.6 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 891 | 57 | 6.4% | −1.6 | 2 from 10 |
| Good to Soft | 364 | 24 | 6.6% | −1.4 | — |
| Soft | 622 | 32 | 5.1% | −2.9 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 234 | 17 | 7.3% | −0.7 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 1,109 | 112 | 10.1% | +2.1 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 125 | 15 | 12% | +4 | 0 from 1 |
| 6f – 7f | 946 | 76 | 8% | 0 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1,028 | 82 | 8% | 0 | 2 from 10 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 797 | 70 | 8.8% | +0.8 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 455 | 34 | 7.5% | −0.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 179 | 9 | 5% | −3 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 28 | 0 | 0% | −8 | — |
| Over 3m | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Taispeantas (IRE) (Chevalier)
1 sibling in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Ahamoment (IRE) (6 wins).
The wins came over 7f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Ahamoment (IRE)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahamoment (IRE) | 37 | 6 | 7f | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 10 | 2 | 20% | +16.75 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 12 | 2 | 17% | +14.75 |
| Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh | 7 | 1 | 14% | +16.00 |
| Ayr | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.25 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Catterick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 10 | 2 | 20% | +16.75 |
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Under 6f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Young | 9 | 2 | 22% | +17.75 |
| Paul Mulrennan | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Amie Waugh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| William Pyle | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rhys Elliott | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 12 | 2 | 17% | +14.75 |
| Hood | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 2 | 17% | +14.75 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 26+19d | Musselburgh | No Napier No Party Apprentice Handicap Stakes Sat handy behind pace and travelled keenly - 4th at halfway - pressed for effort 2f out - lost place inside final furlong to finish 7th | 7/8 | 8½ | 9-2 | 48 | 59C | 34C | Amie Waugh | 15/2 |
| 24 Aug 26+17d | Musselburgh | Watch On Racing TV Handicap Stakes Settled towards the back early - shifted to find room and made progress over a furlong out - stayed on late without threatening the leaders to finish fifth | 5/13 | ½ | 8-13 | 50 | 83C | 62A | Lauren Young | 9/2 |
| 07 Aug 26+11d | Musselburgh | Champagne Pommery Brut Rose Handicap Stakes Pulled hard early - settled in the pack - angled right and pushed along 2f out - moved up to challenge over 1f out - plugged on at one speed to finish 5th | 5/7 | nk | 8-11 | 51 | 77A | 57A | Lauren Young | 11/1 |
| 27 Jul 26+22d | Ayr | Ladbrokes 'Get More With Ladbucks' Handicap Stakes sluggish start and pulled hard early - towards the back - under pressure over 1f out - lost place inside final furlong - soon faded | 8/9 | nk | 8-11 | 51 | 78A | 47A | Lauren Young | 12/1 |
| 05 Jul 26+5d | Ayr | Book The Sounds Of Summer Racenight Classified Stakes Sluggish start - settled towards back - pushed along with 2f left - progress into final furlong - hit front close home - prevailed by a whisker | 1/10 | 9-4 | 46 | 92A | 72A | Lauren Young | 11/4F | |
| 30 Jun 26+8d | Musselburgh | Melissa, Arabella And Oriana Hawthorne Handicap Settled towards the back early - moved into contention approaching final two furlongs and closed on the front group though squeezed for room late - stayed on to finish fourth beaten a length and a half | 4/7 | 1¼ | 8-1 | 46 | 79A | 58A | Lauren Young | 10/1 |
| 22 Jun 26+3d | Musselburgh | Watch On Racing TV Apprentice Handicap Slow to stride - dropped to the back of the field - driven up 2f out - strong run 1f out - took third late on - closest to the front at the line | 3/7 | ¾ | 8-5 | 46 | 83A | 61A | Lauren Young | 9/2 |
| 19 Jun 26+13d | Ayr | Outcider Handicap Dwelt at the start - settled last of all - nudged for effort 2f out - always too far back to challenge | 9/9 | 2¾ | 8-10 | 46 | 56A | 32A | Lauren Young | 4/1 |
| 06 Jun 26+22d | Musselburgh | Edinburgh Gin Cannonball Handicap Angled right early - settled towards back - angled right again 3f out - strong progress on inner approaching 2f out - up to second inside final furlong - closed hard through the last stages to hit the front near the line | 1/11 | 8-10 | 45 | 80A | 72A | Lauren Young | 22/1 | |
| 15 May 26+10d | Hamilton | Molton Brown At Hamilton Park Handicap Held up at the back - driven approaching 2f out and moved into fourth - lost ground final furlong | 5/8 | 2½ | 8-9 | 45 | 55A | 53A | William Pyle | 40/1 |
| 05 May 26+6d | Ayr | Sunday Lunch At Western House Hotel Handicap Settled in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - unable to land a blow inside final furlong - beaten into 7th | 7/7 | 1¼ | 8-0 | 45 | 70A | 44A | Rhys Elliott | 40/1 |
| 29 Apr 26+156d | Musselburgh | Livescore Bet Handicap Held up at the back - never got competitive - finished well held in 8th | 8/11 | 3¼ | 9-0 | 45 | 71A | 50A | Paul Mulrennan | 28/1 |
| 24 Nov 25+28d | Newcastle (AW) | Join The Midnite Movement Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Fought the bridle early - settled towards the back - pushed along and maintained effort under a furlong out to finish sixth | 6/7 | 4½ | 9-2 | — | 68A | 45A | Lauren Young | 150/1 |
| 27 Oct 25+9d | Newcastle (AW) | Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Held up early - lost touch with the field before the final furlong - unable to challenge and well held at the finish | 5/5 | 3¾ | 9-7 | — | 49C | 46B | Paul Mulrennan | 150/1 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Catterick | Every Race Live On Racing TV Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Tardy start - made up ground to sit in the pack - struggled and faded from 2f out | 9/9 | 2¼ | 9-7 | — | 36C | 46C | Paul Mulrennan | 33/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Approaching Dawn (IRE) won?
- Approaching Dawn (IRE) won 2 of 15 archived starts between 2025 and 2026, a strike rate of 13.3%. Placed 2 times in total (13.3% of starts).
- Who trains Approaching Dawn (IRE)?
- Approaching Dawn (IRE) is trained by Jim Goldie, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 12 September 2026.
- Who is Approaching Dawn (IRE)'s sire?
- Approaching Dawn (IRE) is by Dawn Approach (IRE) out of Taispeantas (IRE), whose sire is Chevalier.
- What going does Approaching Dawn (IRE) prefer?
- Approaching Dawn (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 10 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Approaching Dawn (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 48, from the run on 12 September 2026. The highest on record is 51.
- What is Approaching Dawn (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Dawn Approach (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 8% of 3,566 runs since Jan 2008 (358 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest on good to firm going: 12.6% from 333. Strongest at trips under 6f (all codes): 12% from 125. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5% from 179.
- Who are Approaching Dawn (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Taispeantas (IRE), Approaching Dawn (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Ahamoment (IRE) (6). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Ahamoment (IRE)). The wins came over 7f. As at Oct 2026.