Close Encounter (Saf)

Latest race entries and form for horse Close Encounter (Saf).

  • Age: 4 (25 Oct 2022)
  • Trainer: M/M de Kock, South Africa
  • Owner: Mr P M Murugasa
  • Last run: Turffontein (12 Sep 2026)
  • Sire: Vercingetorix (Saf)
  • Dam: Cavalleria (Ger)
  • Dam’s sire: Galileo (Ire)

Confirmed race entries for Close Encounter (Saf)

09 Oct 2026 17:25

Greyville, Lucky Fish Book Of Poseidon Open Maiden 1m 1f 207y

Jockey: Keagan De Melo

Latest racing form

Date Course Distance Going Pos Type
12/09/26 Turffontein 7f 46y Good 3/8 Flat
14/02/26 Durbanville 7f 210y Good 4/10 Flat
13/01/26 Kenilworth 6f 211y Good 10/12 Flat
10/11/25 Kenilworth 6f 211y Good 11/12 Flat
15/10/25 Durbanville 6f 47y Good 8/10 Flat

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