Smart Choice (2023) Horse
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About
Smart Choice is a 3yo bay trained by Michael Miller. He is by Erik The Red out of Hijacked. The horse has yet to win, remaining maiden after three starts. In his latest start at Scottsville on 11 Jan 2026, Mathew Thackeray rode him to a second‑place finish behind Ode To The Sea.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsville 11-Jan-26 1000m SOFT R1 Md $26,611 (of $133,005) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:57.950, SP: 5.50 1st Ode To The Sea ( T Godden 132 ) 2nd Smart Choice ( M Thackeray 127 ) 0.30L 3rd Green Energy ( S Khumalo 132 ) 0.40L See full results | M Thackeray 57.6kg 0.30L | 2 (10) |
| Greyville 26-Dec-25 1000m GOOD R1 Xmas Futurity Plate $11,879 (of $237,516) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:58.590, SP: 2.63 1st Kavady ( K Matsunyane 127 ) 2nd Japura ( M Michel 127 ) 3.25L 3rd Ode To The Sea ( C Habib 132 ) 1.50L 4th Smart Choice ( T Godden 127 ) 5.25L See full results | T Godden 57.6kg 5.25L | 4 (10) |
| Scottsville 14-Dec-25 1000m GOOD R1 Md $13,293 (of $133,005) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:54.390, SP: 17.00 1st Master Magician ( T Godden 132 ) 2nd Lady Godiva ( R Venniker 127 ) 5.25L 3rd Smart Choice ( C Habib 127 ) 6.75L See full results | C Habib 57.6kg 6.75L | 3 (12) |