Classic Encounter
Two wins last season, over C&D in April (good) and off 1lb lower over 1m1f at York in June (good to firm; beat Cosmos Raj by a nose); not disgraced in two competitive handicaps this season and is the one to beat now down in grade.
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Ownership history
- George WaudCurrent
- Godolphinuntil 23 Aug 2024
Newest first. Dates mark when the horse left each owner.
Breeding
- Sire
- Shamardal
- Dam
- Zhukova
- Damsire
- Fastnet Rock
Trainer history
- CurrentGeorge Boughey
- 23 Aug 2024Charlie Appleby
From the connections
“Classic Encounter would have been a very unlucky loser. We didn't want to get there too soon but I didn't want to time it as late as that. We were just in a pocket and nothing improved in front of us. Hopefully he can build on this as it was his first time over the trip - William Buick, jockey.”
Past runs (tracked here)
| Date | Race | Type | Pos | SP | AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | Redcar 15:50 Join Racing TV Now Handicap | Flat Class 4 | 1 | 11/8F | 50.6 |
Only runs Racing Alpha has synced are shown. Lifetime form is in the Racing Post form section above.
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