Encourager (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Encourager’s best going, distance and course
Encourager is at his best over a mile and a quarter on good ground or quicker: he has won one of his three runs on good or firmer. Two runs at Wolverhampton have yet to produce a place.
Encourager’s latest run
Last time out, Encourager finished 11th of 11 in the Class 5 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW) on 3 November 2025, beaten 47¼ lengths by True Colors. He started at 100/1 over 1m1f104y on standard ground under Sean D Bowen. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Encourager’s official rating
His official rating is 68. That is down 7lb this year, from 75.
Encourager’s pedigree: what the Churchill stock does
Encourager is by Churchill out of Miss Frangipane, a Acclamation mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Churchill’s runners have won 55 times from 633 starts, a 9% strike rate. They are most successful at six furlongs, with 12 wins, and at Encourager’s trip of a mile and a quarter they have won 10 of 73 starts (14%).
Encourager career record
Encourager: peak ratings achieved
Encourager form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton (AW) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33% |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chester | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33% |
| Standard To Slow | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33% |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m1f–1m2f | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33% |
| 7f | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| 1m | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 1m3f–1m4f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Encourager recent form: analyst notes
Encourager race history and results
Encourager breeding and pedigree
Encourager FAQs
How many races has Encourager won?
Two of his seven starts.
What is Encourager’s best distance?
A mile and a quarter: one of his two wins have come over 1m 2f, from three runs at the trip.
Who is Encourager’s sire?
Churchill. His dam is Miss Frangipane, by Acclamation.
When does Encourager run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Set the pace early - lost front spot for a moment 8f out then urged back in front - dropped away 3f out - dropped out quickly to finish well adrift
Sat close to pace early - dropped away and pushed along with 3f left - well beaten and allowed to finish steadily
Held up early - dropped away without threatening - finished well beaten in 8th
Fought for control early - sat close to the front group wide of rivals - urged forward before halfway - lost place under pressure to finish well beaten