Classic Encounter
(IRE)About
Classic Encounter is a 4yo from Ireland, trained by G Boughey. The stallion Shamardal sired it, out of the dam Zhukova. Classic Encounter has secured two victories in its racing career so far. On April 7, 2025, at Redcar, Classic Encounter achieved its most notable win to date, taking first place in the $8100 Racingtv.com Handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| York 14-Jun-25 m R6 CL4 Hcp | W Buick 60.3kg | 1 (11) |
| Newmarket 17-May-25 1609m GOOD R3 Hcp $2,418 (of $10,308), Winning Time: 01:36.450, SP: evens Raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, carried right final furlong, kept on | B Loughnane 60.8kg 3.50L | 3 (6) |
| Newmarket 03-May-25 1609m GOOD R9 Hcp $9,668 (of $20,616), Winning Time: 01:38.330, SP: 5/2 Raced towards far side tracking leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, no chance with winner | B Loughnane 58.5kg 1.75L | 2 (14) |
| Redcar 07-Apr-25 1608m GOOD R4 Hcp $8,100 (of $8,100), Winning Time: 01:35.690, SP: 6/1 Took keen hold, in touch, headway when switched left over 1f out, soon ridden to lead, kept on well | P Cosgrave 55.8kg | 1 (12) |
| Southwell 19-Nov-24 1621m GOOD R8 Nv $926 (of $3,942), Winning Time: 01:41.780, SP: 15/8 Raced keenly and soon led, headed inside final 2f, chased winner, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish | G Mcentee 60.3kg 1.75L | 3 (10) |
| Kempton 03-Oct-24 1609m GOOD R6 Hcp $337 (of $5,757), Winning Time: 01:37.460, SP: 8/1 Towards rear, switched left 2f out, hanging right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer | B Loughnane 59.9kg, Cd 0 3.50L | 5 (14) |
| Newcastle 11-Sep-24 1613m GOOD R5 Nv (of $3,942), Winning Time: 01:42.710, SP: 15/2 Slow away and not much room, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish | T Jakes 59kg, Cd 0 3.00L | 5 (10) |
| Kempton 21-Dec-23 2211m GOOD R2 Md $2,393 (of $5,102) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:23.360, SP: 5/4 Raced wide tracked leaders, went 2nd over 7f out, pushed along to lead approaching 2f out, pressed entering final furlong, ridden and headed final strides | D Tudhope 60.3kg 0.30L | 2 (13) |
| Newmarket 07-Oct-23 1609m GOOD R5 Md $2,535 (of $5,400) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:36.210, SP: 9/2 Mid-division, green and lost place over 4f out, headway on outside over 2f out, went 2nd and edged right inside final furlong, no impression on winner | R L Moore 60.3kg 2.50L | 2 (11) |
| Kempton 10-Aug-23 1408m GOOD R2 Nv (of $5,346) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:28.320, SP: 13/8 Midfield, ridden 3f out, awkward head carriage over 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace entering final furlong, eased close home | W Buick 60.3kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 6 (12) |