First Encounter
(AUS)About
First Encounter is a 5YO bay gelding from Australia, trained by Michael Grantham. He is sired by Dundeel, out of Star Encounter. First Encounter has won 4 races. His most notable win came on 21st Jun 2025 at Pinjarra, taking the $80000 3YO+ Benchmark 66+ Handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 1.80L | 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 1.90L | 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 4.50L | 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 6.00L | 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) |
| Belmont 05-Aug-23 1400m SOFT 5 R7 RTG 66+ (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 4.40L | 13 (13) |
| Belmont 22-Jul-23 1400m SOFT 6 R4 GRAD HCP 60+ $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 GRAD HCP 60+ $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 $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 2.00L | 4 (12) |
| Lark Hill 03-Apr-23 950m GOOD 4 R11 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 9.00L | 8 (8) |