Close Encounter (2022)
About
Close Encounter is a 3yo horse trained by C O'brien, based in Kildare. He is by Wootton Bassett out of Rain Or Shine. He has not yet won a race, remaining winless in three starts. In his most recent run at Navan on 8 Oct 2025, he was ridden by Declan McDonogh and finished 11th, behind the winner Chester Nimitz.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Navan 08-Oct-25 1170m SOFT R2 Md (of $12,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:12.680, SP: 81.00 | D Mcdonogh 58.5kg 16.00L | 11 (12) |
| Roscommon 02-Jul-25 1490m SOFT R2 Md (of $14,501) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:35.660, SP: 41.00 In touch, a little keen, no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra final furlong | N G Mccullagh 58.5kg 7.75L | 7 (12) |
| Curragh 12-Apr-25 1210m GOOD R2 Md (of $20,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.110, SP: 26.00 Towards rear, pushed along and some headway in mid-division under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong | D Mcdonogh 58.5kg 10.50L | 7 (14) |