First Encounter
(AUS)About
First Encounter, a 5yo bay gelding, hails from Australia and is trained by Michael Grantham, based at North Dandalup. He is sired by Dundeel out of Star Encounter. First Encounter has secured victory in 4 races to date. His most notable triumph occurred on 21st Jun 2025 at Pinjarra, where he claimed a $80000 3yo+ Benchmark 66+ Handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 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 0.70L | 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 1.80L | 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) |