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Horse profile
Close Encounter (IRE, 2002)
- TrainerJ P Fogarty
- OwnerJ P Fogarty
- FamilyMadame Martha
- Sex
- mare
- Foaled
- 2002
See also: Close Encounter (IRE) · Charles O'Brien · 3 runs · 0 wins
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 0 wins from 4 runs (0%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- £0
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 16 Jul 2007, Killarney (IRE) (10/11)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- Never won
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | Headgear | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 07 | Killarney (IRE) | 10/11 | 50/1 | dist | Mr A T Duff | J P Fogarty | Hotel Europe INH Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m1f | Good to Yielding | 10-10 | - | Rosy Cyborg (FR) | €6,565 | 10 | 1/8 |
| 6 Jul 07 | Wexford (RH) (IRE) | 12/16 | 25/1 | dist | G J Grogan | J P Fogarty | DHD Enterprises UB Products & Wexford GAA Supporters Club (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race | Non-handicap (unclassified) | NH Flat | 2m | Good | 11-1 | b | Rickardstown (IRE) | €6,565 | 20 | 0/11 |
| 16 Jun 07 | Limerick (IRE) | 9/16 | 50/1 | dist | Leighton Aspell | J P Fogarty | Walsh Western Jockeys Challenge Mares Maiden Hurdle | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Good | 11-6 | - | Star Wood (IRE) | €8,983 | 22 | 2/12 |
| 25 May 07 | Tipperary (IRE) | 16/20 | 50/1 | dist | Ken Whelan | J P Fogarty | Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I) | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Hurdle | 2m | Good to Firm | 10-12 | - | Dark Bolero (IRE) | €6,392 | - | 4/17 |
Hotel Europe INH Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1fGood to Yielding
All fields
- Date
- 16 Jul 07
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Pos
- 10/11
- SP
- 50/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Mr A T Duff
- Trainer
- J P Fogarty
- Race
- Hotel Europe INH Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m1f
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Wgt
- 10-10
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Rosy Cyborg (FR)
- Winner prize
- €6,565
- Days
- 10
- Future form
- 1/8
- 12/166 Jul 07 · Wexford (RH) (IRE)25/1
DHD Enterprises UB Products & Wexford GAA Supporters Club (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood
All fields
- Date
- 6 Jul 07
- Course
- Wexford (RH) (IRE)
- Pos
- 12/16
- SP
- 25/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- G J Grogan
- Trainer
- J P Fogarty
- Race
- DHD Enterprises UB Products & Wexford GAA Supporters Club (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- NH Flat
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-1
- Headgear
- b
- Winner / 2nd
- Rickardstown (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,565
- Days
- 20
- Future form
- 0/11
Walsh Western Jockeys Challenge Mares Maiden Hurdle
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood
All fields
- Date
- 16 Jun 07
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Pos
- 9/16
- SP
- 50/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Leighton Aspell
- Trainer
- J P Fogarty
- Race
- Walsh Western Jockeys Challenge Mares Maiden Hurdle
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 11-6
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Star Wood (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €8,983
- Days
- 22
- Future form
- 2/12
Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
Non-handicap (unclassified)2mGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 25 May 07
- Course
- Tipperary (IRE)
- Pos
- 16/20
- SP
- 50/1
- Btn
- dist
- Jockey
- Ken Whelan
- Trainer
- J P Fogarty
- Race
- Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Hurdle
- Dist
- 2m
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 10-12
- Headgear
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Dark Bolero (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €6,392
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 4/17
Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.
Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 07 | Killarney (IRE) | Hotel Europe INH Flat Race | 10/11 | Helvic Head (IRE) | 9 | 23 Jul 07 | Ballinrobe (IRE) | A.I.B. Westport INH Flat Race |
| 16 Jun 07 | Limerick (IRE) | Walsh Western Jockeys Challenge Mares Maiden Hurdle | 9/16 | Star Wood (IRE) | 1 | 22 Jun 07 | Limerick (IRE) | Croom House Stud European Breeders Fund Fillies Handicap |
| 16 Jun 07 | Limerick (IRE) | Walsh Western Jockeys Challenge Mares Maiden Hurdle | 9/16 | I Don't Know (IRE) | 3 | 12 Jul 07 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | Ashbourne Mares Maiden Hurdle |
| 25 May 07 | Tipperary (IRE) | Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I) | 16/20 | Mr Muffin Man (IRE) | 3 | 13 Jul 07 | Downpatrick (IRE) | Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle |
| 25 May 07 | Tipperary (IRE) | Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I) | 16/20 | Ehsan (IRE) | 4 | 1 Jun 07 | Tramore (IRE) | Brennan's Pharmacy Maiden Hurdle |
| 25 May 07 | Tipperary (IRE) | Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I) | 16/20 | Salford City (IRE) | 5 | 1 Jun 07 | Down Royal (IRE) | Barclay Communications Opportunity Maiden Hurdle |
| 25 May 07 | Tipperary (IRE) | Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I) | 16/20 | War Of The World (IRE) | 9 | 20 Jul 07 | Kilbeggan (IRE) | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase |
- 10/1116 Jul 07 · Killarney (IRE)
Hotel Europe INH Flat Race
All fields
- Date
- 16 Jul 07
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Race
- Hotel Europe INH Flat Race
- This horse
- 10/11
- Winner next time
- Helvic Head (IRE)
- Their pos
- 9
- Won on
- 23 Jul 07
- Race won
- A.I.B. Westport INH Flat Race
- 9/1616 Jun 07 · Limerick (IRE)
Walsh Western Jockeys Challenge Mares Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 16 Jun 07
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Race
- Walsh Western Jockeys Challenge Mares Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 9/16
- Winner next time
- Star Wood (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 22 Jun 07
- Race won
- Croom House Stud European Breeders Fund Fillies Handicap
- 9/1616 Jun 07 · Limerick (IRE)
Walsh Western Jockeys Challenge Mares Maiden Hurdle
All fields
- Date
- 16 Jun 07
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Race
- Walsh Western Jockeys Challenge Mares Maiden Hurdle
- This horse
- 9/16
- Winner next time
- I Don't Know (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 12 Jul 07
- Race won
- Ashbourne Mares Maiden Hurdle
- 16/2025 May 07 · Tipperary (IRE)
Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
All fields
- Date
- 25 May 07
- Course
- Tipperary (IRE)
- Race
- Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- This horse
- 16/20
- Winner next time
- Mr Muffin Man (IRE)
- Their pos
- 3
- Won on
- 13 Jul 07
- Race won
- Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle
- 16/2025 May 07 · Tipperary (IRE)
Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
All fields
- Date
- 25 May 07
- Course
- Tipperary (IRE)
- Race
- Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- This horse
- 16/20
- Winner next time
- Ehsan (IRE)
- Their pos
- 4
- Won on
- 1 Jun 07
- Race won
- Brennan's Pharmacy Maiden Hurdle
- 16/2025 May 07 · Tipperary (IRE)
Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
All fields
- Date
- 25 May 07
- Course
- Tipperary (IRE)
- Race
- Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- This horse
- 16/20
- Winner next time
- Salford City (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 1 Jun 07
- Race won
- Barclay Communications Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
- 16/2025 May 07 · Tipperary (IRE)
Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
All fields
- Date
- 25 May 07
- Course
- Tipperary (IRE)
- Race
- Templetuohy Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle (Div I)
- This horse
- 16/20
- Winner next time
- War Of The World (IRE)
- Their pos
- 9
- Won on
- 20 Jul 07
- Race won
- Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase
Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).
Trainer changes
| Trainer | First run | Last run | First run for yard | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J P Fogarty | 25 May 07 | 16 Jul 07 | 16/20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
J P Fogarty
- Trainer
- J P Fogarty
- First run
- 25 May 07
- Last run
- 16 Jul 07
- First run for yard
- 16/20
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | 25 May 07 | 16 Jul 07 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
- First run
- 25 May 07
- Last run
- 16 Jul 07
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Hurdle
- Race type
- Hurdle
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
NH Flat
- Race type
- NH Flat
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Good | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Good to Yielding | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Good to Firm
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good to Yielding
- Going
- Good to Yielding
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m to 2m1f | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
2m to 2m1f
- Distance
- 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.
By course
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Limerick (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Tipperary (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Wexford (RH) (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Killarney (IRE)
- Course
- Killarney (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Limerick (IRE)
- Course
- Limerick (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Tipperary (IRE)
- Course
- Tipperary (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Wexford (RH) (IRE)
- Course
- Wexford (RH) (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.
By field size
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 12 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 17+ runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| June | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| July | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
June
- Month
- June
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G J Grogan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Ken Whelan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Leighton Aspell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Mr A T Duff | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
G J Grogan
- Jockey
- G J Grogan
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Ken Whelan
- Jockey
- Ken Whelan
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Leighton Aspell
- Jockey
- Leighton Aspell
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Mr A T Duff
- Jockey
- Mr A T Duff
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J P Fogarty | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
J P Fogarty
- Trainer
- J P Fogarty
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| b | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
b
- Headgear
- b
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.
By days since last run
| Days since last run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
By first-time headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time in any headgear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| First time blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| No headgear | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
First time in any headgear
- Headgear
- First time in any headgear
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
First time blinkers
- Headgear
- First time blinkers
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
A run can count in more than one "first time" row (e.g. first-time blinkers and first headgear of any kind). First time is judged against earlier British and Irish runs only.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchClose Conflict (USA)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireHigh Estate (GB)
- Sire's damCatopetl (USA)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Sire's sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's sire's damNot traced
- Sire's dam's sireNot traced
- Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchMinstrel Madame (IRE)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireBlack Minstrel (GB)
- Dam's damMadame Martha (GB)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireNot traced
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
Breeding card
Female line
- Minstrel Madame (IRE) · by Black Minstrel (GB) · 0 winners from 2 runners
- Madame Martha (GB) · 1 winners from 4 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Conflict (USA) | Minstrel Madame (IRE) | Black Minstrel (GB) | mare | Flat 10.7f · NH 2m3f | NH 2m5f |
Close Conflict (USA)
- Damsire
- Black Minstrel (GB)
- Sex
- mare
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 10.7f · NH 2m3f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- NH 2m5f
Progeny of Close Conflict (USA) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All National Hunt runs | 611 | 43 | 127 | 4 | 0 | ||
| At 2m to 2m1f | 196 | 15 | 43 | 4 | 0 | ||
| On Good going | 190 | 17 | 49 | 3 | 0 | ||
| At 2m to 2m1f on Good going | 56 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
All National Hunt runs
- Condition
- All National Hunt runs
- Runs
- 611
- Wins
- 43
- Placed
- 127
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m to 2m1f
- Condition
- At 2m to 2m1f
- Runs
- 196
- Wins
- 15
- Placed
- 43
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 4
- This horse wins
- 0
On Good going
- Condition
- On Good going
- Runs
- 190
- Wins
- 17
- Placed
- 49
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 0
At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
- Condition
- At 2m to 2m1f on Good going
- Runs
- 56
- Wins
- 5
- Placed
- 18
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 0
Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.
Close Conflict (USA) × Black Minstrel mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 4 | £0 | €17,850 |
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 2
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd/3rd
- 4
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €17,850
Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding Present (IRE) | 7 | 2 | 0 | £0 | €17,850 |
| Close Encounter (IRE) | 4 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Wedding Present (IRE)
- Runs
- 7
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €17,850
Close Encounter (IRE)
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 0 winners from 2 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Close Conflict (USA) out of Minstrel Madame (IRE) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Saddlers' Hall (IRE)
- Lord Kennedy (IRE)0W · 11R
Female line
- 1Minstrel Madame (IRE) · by Black Minstrel (GB)
- 2Madame Martha (GB)
Notable relatives
No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.
In brief
When was Close Encounter foaled?
Close Encounter (IRE) was foaled in 2002.
Who are the sire and dam of Close Encounter?
Close Encounter (IRE) is by Close Conflict (USA) out of Minstrel Madame (IRE), a daughter of Black Minstrel (GB).
Who trained Close Encounter?
Close Encounter (IRE) was trained by J P Fogarty and owned by J P Fogarty at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Close Encounter's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Close Encounter (IRE) ran 4 times without winning.
Is Close Encounter still racing?
Close Encounter (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 16 July 2007 at Killarney (IRE) in the Hotel Europe INH Flat Race, finishing 10th of 11, and has not run there since.
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