Smart Choice (2023) Horse
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Smart Choice is a 3yo b trained by Michael Miller. He is sired by stallion Erik The Red out of dam Hijacked. Smart Choice has yet to break his maiden, remaining winless after six starts. In his most recent race at Scottsville on 26th Apr 2026, ridden by Mathew Thackeray, he finished fifth, behind winner Anushka.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsville 26-Apr-26 1000m SOFT R1 Md $3,323 (of $133,005) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:57.900, SP: 7.50 1st Anushka ( K D Melo 132 ) 2nd Royal Crest ( T Godden 132 ) 2.75L 3rd So Indi ( M Yeni 132 ) 4.25L 5th Smart Choice ( M Thackeray 132 ) 6.50L See full results | M Thackeray 59.9kg 6.50L | 5 (12) |
| Greyville 11-Apr-26 1000m SOFT R1 Md $26,611 (of $133,005) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:00.380, SP: 2.88 1st No Drama ( C Habib 132 ) 2nd Smart Choice ( T Godden 132 ) 0.50L 3rd Asgardian Queen ( R Venniker 132 ) 0.30L See full results | T Godden 59.9kg 0.50L | 2 (8) |
| Scottsville 18-Feb-26 1200m SOFT R2 Md (of $133,005) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.210, SP: 5.00 1st Steamy Windows ( T Godden 132 ) 2nd Better Never Ends ( D Louw 132 ) 2.75L 3rd Quest Of Valor ( R Venniker 132 ) 2.00L 9th Smart Choice ( M Michel 127 , Cd 124 ) 10.35L See full results | M Michel 57.6kg, Cd 56.2kg 10.35L | 9 (16) |
| 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 ) 0.00L 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) |