Horse profile
Classic Encounter (IRE)
by Shamardal (USA) out of Zhukova (IRE) (Fastnet Rock)
21 runs · 10 courses · from Aug 2023
As at 18 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
3 wins · Redcar & York
Ran 14 days ago · 2nd of 14
Last raced off OR 88
KTB Profile
Classic Encounter is a gelding with three wins from 21 starts, all on turf over 1m – 1m1f. He won a Class 4 handicap at Redcar in May 2026 off 84, a Class 4 handicap at York in Jun 2025 off 83, and a Class 3 handicap at Redcar in Apr 2025 off 77. Typically held up, he finished second of 14 in a Class 2 handicap at Redcar in Oct 2026 off a career-high mark of 88. All wins came on good or good to firm going.
Based on 21 archived runs · run-style from 5 commented runs · updated 18 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
Typically held up
All wins on turf
OR at career high
- 3–21Wins / Runs
- 14.3%Strike rate
- 10 (47.6%)Placed
- −8.87£1 level staken=21 at SP
- 0.65Fair A/E n=21 · 0.55 incl. margin
- 88Highest OR
- 58dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating88At career-high mark
88
77–88
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 117
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 10 | 130C | 94 | 4 · 130 / 104.5 |
| Good | 5 | 123A | 115 | 2 · 117 / 116 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 100A | 97 | — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | 1 · — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 18 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 16 | 123A | 97 | 6 · 117 / 107.5 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 74A | 73 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 130C | 103 | 1 · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 21 figures from 21 runs · as at 11 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 5 analysed runs
- Held up 4 (80%) · 1 win
- Prominent 1 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 14.8% of 10,411 runs since Jan 2008 (1,008 horses).
Weakest on soft going: 11.7% from 1,287. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 9.3% from 475.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 57 | 11 | 19.3% | +4.5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,981 | 306 | 15.4% | +0.6 | 2 from 10 |
| Good | 2,387 | 335 | 14% | −0.8 | 1 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 1,013 | 124 | 12.2% | −2.6 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 1,287 | 151 | 11.7% | −3.1 | — |
| Heavy | 370 | 45 | 12.2% | −2.6 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 3,315 | 564 | 17% | +2.2 | 0 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 583 | 87 | 14.9% | +0.1 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 4,073 | 593 | 14.6% | −0.2 | 0 from 2 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,985 | 476 | 15.9% | +1.1 | 3 from 16 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 2,073 | 313 | 15.1% | +0.3 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 475 | 44 | 9.3% | −5.5 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 180 | 21 | 11.7% | −3.1 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 38 | 2 | 5.3% | −9.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −14.8 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 18 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Zhukova (IRE) (Fastnet Rock)
3 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them First Ruler (GB) (2 wins).
The wins came over 1m–1m2f; the highest grade won is Class 3 (First Ruler (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Ruler (GB) | 7 | 2 | 1m–1m2f | Class 3 |
| Imperial Emperor (IRE) | 4 | 2 | 1m | Class 4 |
| Ilda Rosa (GB) | 7 | 1 | 1m | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 10 | 2 | 20% | −4.87 |
| Good | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | 9 | 2 | 22% | −3.87 |
| Class 3 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +1.00 |
| Class 2 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Redcar | 4 | 2 | 50% | +5.38 |
| York | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.25 |
| Kempton (AW) | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Lingfield | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 16 | 3 | 19% | −3.87 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Loughnane | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Pat Cosgrave | 4 | 2 | 50% | +5.38 |
| William Buick | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.25 |
| Jack Callan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Marquand | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hector Crouch | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Grace McEntee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tommie Jakes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Daniel Tudhope | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ryan Moore | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 17 | 3 | 18% | −4.87 |
| Cheekpieces | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.62 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +1.75 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 26+80d | Redcar | Marske Fabrications & Engineering Straight-mile Series Final Handicap Stakes Raced in the pack's midst - moved up past rivals over 2f out - angled right towards the grandstand rail over 1f out then drifted left inside the final furlong - ran on to finish second but could not reach winner | 2/14 | 1½ | 9-11 | 88 | 115C | 105A | Pat Cosgrave | 9/2 |
| 15 Jul 26+26d | Lingfield | Follow @attheraces On X Handicap Stakes Second early - driven two furlongs out and dropped that position approaching the final furlong - faded in the final 110 yards | 3/4 | 1¾ | 9-11 | 88 | 130C | 89B | Billy Loughnane | 6/5F |
| 19 Jun 26+18d | Redcar | Marske Fabrications & Engineering Handicap Tracked the pace - pressed forward over a furlong out - kept responding in the closing stages - edged out by a nose | 2/11 | shd | 10-0 | 88 | 117B | 105A | Pat Cosgrave | 10/3F |
| 01 Jun 26+6d | Newbury | BetVictor Backing England To Win Handicap Held up handy in the early stages - driven to close on the front group over a furlong out - lost ground approaching the final furlong - faded in the closing stages to finish fourth | 4/12 | 1½ | 9-10 | 84 | 96B | 95A | Jack Callan | 10/3J |
| 26 May 26+24d | Redcar | Join Racing TV Now Handicap Settled behind the pace - asked for effort 2f out and moved into second edging right - kept driving inside final furlong - hit the front close home to score | 1/6 | 9-9 | 84 | 113A | 100B | Pat Cosgrave | 11/8F | |
| 02 May 26+35d | Newmarket | National Stud Handicap Settled towards the back - pushed along with 2f left - nudged closer inside the final furlong - finished sixth well beaten | 6/13 | 3 | 9-7 | 85 | 64C | 83A | Tom Marquand | 6/1 |
| 28 Mar 26+183d | Doncaster | William Hill Epic Boosts Spring Mile Handicap (Str) Settled in the pack - pushed for effort 2f out - found a short-lived spurt approaching the final furlong - then faded to finish seventh | 7/22 | 1½ | 9-7 | 85 | 102C | 88A | Hector Crouch | 8/1 |
| 26 Sep 25+34d | Newmarket | Boyle Sports Handicap Settled off the pace towards the back - improved but drifted right approaching 2f out - kept on inside the final furlong - moved up into third close home | 3/13 | ¾ | 9-8 | 84 | 94C | 94A | Billy Loughnane | 5/1 |
| 23 Aug 25+43d | York | Sky Bet Steve Birch Finale Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) Settled in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - unable to close - eventually well held in 11th | 11/15 | shd | 8-12 | 86 | 66C | 80A | William Buick | 22/1 |
| 11 Jul 25+6d | York | Azets Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Settled towards the rear early - remained detached through halfway - unable to make an impact through the closing stages - finished sixth | 6/9 | 1½ | 10-4 | 87 | 74A | 86A | Billy Loughnane | 11/8F |
| 05 Jul 25+21d | Sandown | Coral Challenge (Handicap) Pulled hard early - settled midpack - pushed along and drifted right approaching final furlong then stayed on to finish 4th | 4/12 | 1½ | 8-10 | 87 | 86A | 85A | Billy Loughnane | 4/1 |
| 14 Jun 25+28d | York | Ice Co Supporting Macmillan Handicap Fretted a little pre-race - settled in the pack - urged forward approaching 2f out - boxed in until angling right inside the final furlong - finished strongly to score | 1/11 | 9-7 | 83 | 94A | 99A | William Buick | 7/4F | |
| 17 May 25+14d | Newmarket | Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap Held up eagerly early - tracking front group - pressed for effort 2f out - drifted right final furlong but stayed on well for 3rd | 3/6 | 1 | 9-8 | 83 | 97A | 92B | Billy Loughnane | EvensF |
| 03 May 25+26d | Newmarket | Nyetimber Handicap Up with the front group on the far rail - niggled at 2f out - drifted right and driven inside the final furlong - kept on to go second but the winner had flown | 2/14 | 1¾ | 9-3 | 81 | 74C | 101A | Billy Loughnane | 5/2F |
| 07 Apr 25+140d | Redcar | racingtv.com Handicap Pulled hard early - travelling with the pack - moved left and progressed under a furlong out - asked for effort and went clear then stayed on strongly to win | 1/12 | 8-11 | 77 | 123A | 95A | Pat Cosgrave | 6/1 | |
| 18 Nov 24+47d | Southwell (AW) | Know Your Limits With BetMGM Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Took a strong hold early and hit the front - relinquished command inside final 2f - pressed on under pushing but couldn't close the gap in the closing stages - weakened late to finish third | 3/10 | ¾ | 9-4 | 78 | 97A | 80A | Grace McEntee | 15/8F |
| 02 Oct 24+22d | Kempton (AW) | North Farm Stud Handicap (Div 1) Held up towards the back - moved left with 2f left - drifted right approaching the furlong pole - stayed on late without threatening the front to finish 5th | 5/14 | nk | 9-6 | 80 | 97B | 81A | Billy Loughnane | 8/1 |
| 10 Sep 24+265d | Newcastle (AW) | Get Raceday Ready Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Hampered start and settled last - urged forward approaching 2f out - improved into contention inside final furlong - kept going well to close late gap - fifth at line beaten 3 lengths | 5/10 | 1¼ | 8-13 | 82 | 100A | 80A | Tommie Jakes | 15/2 |
| 20 Dec 23+74d | Kempton (AW) | Unibet More Boosts In More Races British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 2/13 | nk | 9-7 | — | 73B | 79A | Daniel Tudhope | 5/4F |
| 07 Oct 23+59d | Newmarket | Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 2/11 | 2½ | 9-7 | — | 94A | 94A | Ryan Moore | 9/2 |
| 09 Aug 23 | Kempton (AW) | Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 6/11 | 3¾ | 9-7 | — | 76A | 67A | William Buick | 13/8F |
Quick answers
- How many races has Classic Encounter (IRE) won?
- Classic Encounter (IRE) won 3 of 21 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 14.3%. Placed 10 times in total (47.6% of starts).
- Who trains Classic Encounter (IRE)?
- Classic Encounter (IRE) is trained by George Boughey, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 3 October 2026.
- Who is Classic Encounter (IRE)'s sire?
- Classic Encounter (IRE) is by Shamardal (USA) out of Zhukova (IRE), whose sire is Fastnet Rock.
- What going does Classic Encounter (IRE) prefer?
- Classic Encounter (IRE) has the best record on good to firm going: 2 wins from 10 starts (20%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Classic Encounter (IRE)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 88, from the run on 3 October 2026. That is also the highest on record.
- What is Classic Encounter (IRE)'s sire's record?
- Shamardal (USA)'s progeny in our archive have won 14.8% of 10,411 runs since Jan 2008 (1,008 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on soft going: 11.7% from 1,287. Weakest over 1m5f – 2m (all codes): 9.3% from 475.
- Who are Classic Encounter (IRE)'s siblings?
- Out of Zhukova (IRE), Classic Encounter (IRE) has 3 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: First Ruler (GB) (2). Highest grade won: Class 3 (First Ruler (GB)). The wins came over 1m–1m2f. As at Oct 2026.