Surprise Encounter
Foaled 2017 · by Iffraaj out of Counterclaim (Pivotal)
Form 06/59 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 19 Nov 19 – 16 Sep 20, last for David Simcock · current OR 64
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 20 | SandownSeason Finale Fillies' Handicap · Class 5 · 1m1f209y · Good | 1m1f209y | Good | 9/14 | 64 | Richard Kingscote |
| 29 Jun 20 | YarmouthFree Tips Daily On attheraces.com Fillies' Novice Stakes · Class 5 · 7f3y · Good To Firm | 7f3y | Good To Firm | 5/11 | – | Stevie Donohoe |
| 12 Dec 19 | Chelmsford City (AW)Bet At totesport.com EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10) · Class 4 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 6/12 | – | Ben Curtis |
| 19 Nov 19 | Chelmsford City (AW)Bet totetrifecta At totesport.com EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10) · Class 3 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 10/14 | – | Dylan Hogan |
Iffraaj as a stallion
In our records: 1,237 runners, 627 winners (51%), 73 black-type winners including 14 at the top level, 73 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2024.
On the track himself: 10 runs, 6 wins — Group 2 winner (GNER Park Stakes (Group 2)).
His best
Ribchester Group 1 OR 125 · Audience Group 1 OR 124 · Wootton Bassett Group 1 OR 120 · Western Empire Group 1 OR 115 · Rizeena Group 1 OR 115 · Jungle Cat Group 1 OR 114
The dam: Counterclaim by Pivotal
She ran 9 times and won 0, best OR 75 — placed in black type. Dam of 5 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Claim (GB) 2018 gelding · by Golden Horn | 18 | 2 | OR 68 |
| Counter Spirit (IRE) 2014 mare · by Invincible Spirit | 10 | 2 | OR 75 |
| Good Trip (IRE) 2013 horse · by Dansili | 21 | 4 | OR 102 |
| Power Game (GB) 2012 gelding · by Shamardal | 12 | 3 | OR 93 |
| Summarily (IRE) 2011 filly · by Shamardal | 4 | 0 | – |
| Mukhabarat (IRE) 2010 horse · by Exceed and Excel | 13 | 2 | OR 75 |
Surprise Encounter in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 311 · as a yearling | 90,000gnsRabbah Bloodstock | Rabbah Bloodstock | Genesis Green Stud |
| 2021 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2368 · as a broodmare · in foal to Universal (IRE) | 1,000gnsCokay Stud | Cokay Stud | Houghton Bloodstock |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Claim2018 colt by Golden Horn | 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 883 · yearling | Bought back |
| Counter Spirit2014 mare by Invincible Spirit | 2019 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 577 · broodmare | 3,000gnsSDS Bloodstock |
| Power Game2012 gelding by Shamardal | 2017 Goffs UK January SaleLot 98 · in training | £18,000Bradley Kelly Bloodstock |
| 2015 colt by Dawn Approach | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 547 · yearling | Bought back |
| Counter Spirit2014 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 134 · yearling | 80,000gnsSackvilleDonald |
| Summarily2011 filly by Shamardal | 2014 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 100 · broodmare | €12,000JONG Jack de |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.