Real Encounter (2023) Horse
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Real Encounter is a 3yo b unknown from trained by J Harrington, who is based at Kildare. It is sired by the stallion Lucky Vega out of the dam Runaway Sparkle. Real Encounter is yet to break its maiden status, having not won a race yet from 3 attempts. During its most recent race at Dundalk on 11th Apr 2026, Real Encounter was ridden by Shane Foley and finished 2nd, behind the winner Allsortz.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dundalk 11-Apr-26 1207m SYNTHETIC R3 Md $3,200 (of $15,999) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:15.140, SP: 3.50 1st Allsortz ( L Mcateer 134 ) 2nd Real Encounter ( S Foley 129 ) 0.30L 3rd Aughlish ( D Mcdonogh 129 ) 1.55L See full results | S Foley 58.5kg 0.30L | 2 (8) |
| Dundalk 27-Sep-25 1410m SYNTHETIC R3 Md $900 (of $18,001) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:25.690, SP: 13.00 1st Yellowstone Lake ( B Lee 128 ) 2nd Emmeleia ( G Ryan 128 ) 0.50L 3rd Darya ( R Cleary 128 ) 0.75L 4th Real Encounter ( S Foley 128 ) 2.00L See full results | S Foley 58.1kg 2.00L | 4 (13) |
| Leopardstown 18-Jul-25 1310m GOOD R1 Md $1,250 (of $25,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:23.080, SP: 17.00 1st Fairy Oak ( C Keane 123 ) 2nd Yellowstone Lake ( C Hayes 127 ) 0.30L 3rd Morehampton ( B Coen 132 ) 1.00L 4th Real Encounter ( S Foley 125 ) 2.55L See full results | S Foley 56.7kg 2.55L | 4 (14) |