First Encounter (AUS)
About
First Encounter is a 6yo bay gelding (male) from Australia trained by Michael Grantham, who is based at North Dandalup. He is sired by the stallion Dundeel out of the dam Star Encounter. First Encounter has managed to win 4 races in his career so far. On 21st Jun 2025 at Pinjarra, First Encounter scored his most significant win to date, getting the money in the $80000.00 3yo+ Benchmark 66+ Handicap.
Raced At
Pinjarra
• Bunbury
• Northam
• Pinjarra Scarpside
• Caulfield
• Sandown Lakeside
• Sportsbet-Pakenham
• BelmontRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot 08-Nov-25 2200m GOOD 4 R3 3YO+ BenchMark 66+ Hcp $7,040 (of $80,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:18.580, SP: 2.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.400 | A J Hayes 60 2.29L | 3 (9) |
| Ascot 25-Oct-25 1600m SOFT 5 R2 3YO+ BenchMark 66+ Hcp $7,040 (of $80,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:38.090, SP: 2.45 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.690 | C Johnston-porter 60 1.37L | 3 (8) |
| Ascot 11-Oct-25 1400m GOOD 4 R9 3YO+ BenchMark 78+ Hcp $2,320 (of $80,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:24.360, SP: 3.10 In-running: Settled 12th, 800m 12th, 400m 12th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.630 | C Johnston-porter 54kg 1.72L | 5 (12) |
| Lark Hill 22-Sep-25 1450m GOOD 4 R11 3UP-TRL Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:33.570 | C Johnston-porter | 1 (5) |
| Pinjarra 05-Jul-25 1600m SOFT 5 R6 2YO+ BenchMark 72+ Hcp $14,880 (of $80,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:37.970, SP: 3.20 In-running: Settled 14th, 800m 13th, 400m 13th | C Johnston-porter 56kg 0.68L | 2 (14) |
| Pinjarra 21-Jun-25 2000m HEAVY 9 R3 3YO+ BenchMark 66+ Hcp $43,840 (of $80,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:08.960, SP: 1.60 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.660 | C Johnston-porter 56.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Bunbury 14-Jun-25 1690m SOFT 5 R4 2YO+ BenchMark 66+ Hcp $3,120 (of $80,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:44.630, SP: 1.95 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.410 | C Johnston-porter 56.5kg 1.50L | 4 (12) |
| Northam 02-Jun-25 1600m SOFT 5 R7 2YO+ BenchMark 66+ Hcp $8,800 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:37.040, SP: 3.20 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.810 | C Johnston-porter 56.5kg 1.83L | 3 (12) |
| Lark Hill 19-May-25 1450m GOOD 4 R16 2UP-TRL Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:31.580 | C Johnston-porter | 1 (9) |
| Ascot 10-May-25 1400m GOOD 4 R9 2YO+ BenchMark 72+ Hcp $3,120 (of $80,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:24.850, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.340 | W Pike 54kg 1.94L | 4 (10) |
| Lark Hill 22-Apr-25 950m GOOD 4 R8 3UP 0-71-TRL Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:56.480 | C Johnston-porter 4.46L | 8 (11) |
| Pinjarra Scarpside 07-Apr-25 1000m GOOD 4 R9 3UP 0-71 TRL Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:58.970 | C Johnston-porter 1.00L | 2 (11) |
| Caulfield 10-Feb-24 1600m GOOD 4 R3 BM 70 Hcp $1,600 (of $80,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:36.870, SP: 16.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.640 | J Mott 60.5kg 5.95L | 7 (10) |
| Sandown Lakeside 31-Jan-24 1600m GOOD 3 R6 3YO+ BM 70 Hcp $2,750 (of $55,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:38.310, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.960 | J Kennedy 60.5kg, Cd 57.5kg 1.90L | 4 (5) |
| Sportsbet-Pakenham 16-Jan-24 1200m R1 Jump Out-S5, Winning Time: 01:13.920 | C Gaudray | 2 (5) |
| Sportsbet-Pakenham 02-Jan-24 1200m R1 Jump Out-S5, Winning Time: 01:16.200 | C Gaudray | 3 (6) |
| Belmont 05-Aug-23 1400m SOFT 5 R7 BM66+ Hcp (of $80,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:26.450, SP: 1.90 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 10th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.270 | W Pike 58kg 4.49L | 13 (13) |
| Belmont 22-Jul-23 1400m SOFT 6 R4 Rest 1 Metro Win Hcp $32,880 (of $60,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:26.510, SP: 1.85 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.160 | W Pike 57kg | 1 (8) |
| Belmont 13-May-23 1600m SOFT 6 R4 Rest 1 Metro Win Hcp $32,880 (of $60,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:39.470, SP: 2.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.930 | W Pike 54kg | 1 (10) |
| Pinjarra 04-May-23 1400m GOOD 4 R4 Mdn Set Weight $12,330 (of $22,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:24.500, SP: 1.65 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.600 | W Pike 57.5kg | 1 (12) |
| Pinjarra 20-Apr-23 1200m GOOD 4 R4 MDN $878 (of $22,500) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:11.520, SP: 2.45 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.510 | W Pike 57.5kg 1.88L | 4 (12) |
| Lark Hill 03-Apr-23 950m GOOD 4 R12 3YMDN-TRL Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.010 | W Pike 0 0.60L | 3 (8) |
| Lark Hill 27-Sep-22 950m GOOD 4 R10 3YMDN TRL, Winning Time: 00:57.340 | C Johnston-porter 0 3.14L | 6 (7) |
| Lark Hill 10-Jan-22 930m GOOD 4 R7 2Y-TRL Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:54.330 | K Yuill 0 8.95L | 8 (8) |