Close Combat (2021) Horse
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Close Combat is a 4yo ch trained by N J Hawke. The horse is by Kessaar out of the dam Windy Lane. It has recorded one win in its career. On 22nd Feb 2025 at Exeter, Close Combat secured its biggest victory to date, claiming the $6,886.00 Cl4 Nvh. It has been a profitable runner for bettors, delivering a 117% return on investment for those who backed it throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow 27-Dec-25 3233m SOFT R2 CL4 HcpH (of $16,232), Winning Time: 03:48.030, SP: 26.00 1st Another Fine Mess ( L Williams 157 ) 2nd Razzle Dazzle Boy ( E Vaughan 161 , Cd 168 ) 0.20L 3rd Cheesy Icon ( S Quinlan 166 , Cd 169 ) 0.50L 7th Close Combat ( J Davies 164 ) 14.05L See full results | J Davies 74.4kg 14.05L | 7 (13) |
| Leicester 30-Nov-25 3120m SOFT R2 CL4 HcpH (of $6,886), Winning Time: 03:56.250, SP: 12.00 1st He's A Latchico ( T P Queally 163 ) 2nd Dinofromberlais ( S Bowen 157 ) 1.75L 3rd Ip Up ( C Nichol 167 ) 1.00L 7th Close Combat ( B Carver 168 ) 14.50L See full results | B Carver 76.2kg 14.50L | 7 (8) |
| Exeter 22-Feb-25 3370m HEAVY R1 CL4 NvH $3,812 (of $6,886), Winning Time: 07:17.980, SP: 13.00 1st Close Combat ( L Murtagh 147 ) 2nd Mythical Moon ( T Cannon 166 ) 0.50L 3rd Ambion View ( B Powell 166 ) 11.00L See full results | L Murtagh 66.7kg | 1 (7) |
| Chepstow 29-Jan-25 3230m HEAVY R2 CL4 HNHFNHF $2,258 (of $8,853), Winning Time: 07:05.000, SP: 15.00 Held up off the pace in 4th, left in 3rd paddock bend, ridden and went 2nd after 2 out, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner 1st Livingit Du Large ( G Sheehan 154 ) 2nd Close Combat ( D Noonan 154 ) 2.50L 3rd Conniemak ( A Johns 147 ) 6.00L See full results | D Noonan 69.9kg 2.50L | 2 (6) |
| Exeter 14-Jan-25 3370m SOFT R3 CL4 MdHNHFNHF (of $6,886), Winning Time: 04:18.160, SP: 151.00 Rear of mid-divuision, mistake 1st, pushed along and made no impression from 4th 1st Saint Anapolino ( M G Nolan 162 ) 2nd As The Fella Says ( N D Boinville 162 ) 3.00L 3rd Reel Orange ( J Davies 155 ) 9.50L 6th Close Combat ( D Noonan 149 ) 24.00L See full results | D Noonan 67.6kg 24.00L | 6 (14) |
| Exeter 23-Oct-24 2650m SOFT R7 CL5 NHF (of $3,935), Winning Time: 03:04.100, SP: 67.00 Held up in rear, struggling over 7f out, some headway final 2f, no impression 1st Gnomon ( D A Jacob 154 ) 2nd Trustintimes ( B Carver 154 ) 4.75L 3rd Secret Sniper ( D Bass 154 ) 3.25L 7th Close Combat ( D Noonan 154 ) 19.40L See full results | D Noonan 69.9kg 19.40L | 7 (12) |