Close Encounter (2022) Horse
About
Close Encounter is a 3yo trained by James Crawford. He is by Vercingetorix out of Cavalleria. He has not yet broken his maiden, having failed to win in two attempts. In his most recent race at Kenilworth on 10 November 2025, Luyolo Mxothwa rode him to an 11th‑place finish, behind the winner Clark Griswold.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth 10-Nov-25 1400m GOOD R4 Md (of $95,011) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:27.620, SP: 21.00 | L Mxothwa 59.9kg 13.25L | 11 (12) |
| Durbanville 15-Oct-25 1250m GOOD R1 Md (of $104,510) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:14.780, SP: 26.00 | L Mxothwa 59kg 6.85L | 8 (10) |
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