First Encounter
(Australia)About
First Encounter, a 5-year-old bay gelding, was bred in Australia and is trained by John Leek Jnr at Pakenham. Sired by Dundeel and out of Star Encounter, First Encounter has secured three wins throughout his racing career. His most notable victory came on July 22, 2023, at Belmont. Ridden by William Pike, he won the $60,000 2yo+ Rest 1 Metro Win Handicap, besting Success Play.
Race Record
| Track | Date | Type | Condition | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | 2024-02-10 | BM 70 Hcp | GOOD 3 | 7 (10) | 1600 |
| Sandown-Lakeside | 2024-01-31 | 3YO+ BM 70 Hcp | GOOD 3 | 4 (5) | 2750 |
| Belmont | 2023-08-05 | Rtg 66+ | SOFT 5 | 13 (13) | |
| Belmont | 2023-07-22 | Grad hcp 60+ | SOFT 6 | 1 (8) | 32880 |
| Belmont | 2023-05-13 | Grad hcp 60+ | SOFT 6 | 1 (10) | 32880 |
| Pinjarra Park | 2023-05-04 | Mdn | GOOD 4 | 1 (12) | 12330 |
| Pinjarra Park | 2023-04-20 | Mdn | GOOD 4 | 4 (12) | 878 |
| Lark Hill | 2023-04-03 | 3ymdn-trl | GOOD 4 | 3 (9) | |
| Lark Hill | 2022-09-27 | 3ymdn trl | GOOD 4 | 6 (11) | |
| Lark Hill | 2022-01-10 | 2y-trl | GOOD 4 | 8 (8) |