Smart Deco (2021) Horse
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Smart Deco is a 4yo chestnut gelding trained by R P Liefting of Pukekohe Park. He is by Almanzor out of Art Deco. The horse has yet to win, having been unplaced in three starts. In his latest start at Matamata on 13 May 2026, jockey Joe Nishizuka took him to an 11th‑place finish, behind the winner Priovita.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Matamata 13-May-26 1400m SOFT 7 R6 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances (of $17,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:25.980, SP: 39.20 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 8th 1st Priovita ( G Rooke 58.5 ) 2nd Confectionist ( M Cartwright 56.5 ) 1.10L 3rd Saltburn ( A Riddell 58.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 2.00L 11th Smart Deco ( J Nishizuka 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 10.30L See full results | J Nishizuka 58.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 10.30L | 11 (14) |
| Matamata 14-May-25 1600m HEAVY 9 R5 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $850 (of $17,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:42.080, SP: 9.70 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th 1st Proudtobehere ( K A Myers 56.5 ) 2nd Chataya ( A Lawson-carroll 56.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 1.30L 3rd I'Lberidingshotgun ( C R Barnes 58.5 ) 3.10L 4th Smart Deco ( J Nishizuka 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 4.00L See full results | J Nishizuka 58.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 4.00L | 4 (11) |
| Pukekohe Park 23-Apr-25 1400m HEAVY 10 R5 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $375 (of $25,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:28.180, SP: 21.60 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th 1st Mo Charaid ( G Rooke 58.5 ) 2nd Lady Solitaire ( C R Barnes 56 ) 1.50L 3rd Chasing Warrior ( T C Moodley 58 , Cd 56 ) 3.50L 7th Smart Deco ( M Cartwright 58 ) 12.30L See full results | M Cartwright 58kg 12.30L | 7 (9) |