Close Encounter (Nicconi x Splat) has notched up his 3rd win on his 15th race start at Nowra on 17 June 2025 in the 1100 metre Class 3 race, guided by jockey, Brock Ryan.
After flopping out the gates, Close Encounter took a sit near the end of the field and looked to be full of running. However, after finding himself in a sticky position at the point of the turn, it seemed Close Encounter would have to put in an extraordinary run to take home the win, and he did just that, needing to duck and weave his way through the pack to find some clear air and, aided by Brock’s keen urgings, he was able to pop out with little turf to spare and take home a memorable win!!
Super ride Brock, thank you!
Congrats to his connections on this win.
Kind thanks to Bradley Photographers for the image and also a special thanks to my staff for having this gelding prepared perfectly for the day.