Better Choice
Foaled 2020 · by Elzaam out of Instant Memories (Ad Valorem)
Form 900/PP (latest on the right) · Hurdle · ran 28 Oct 23 – 29 May 24, last for P J Rothwell · current OR 87
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 24 | WexfordFleadh Cheoil Wexford August 4th - 11th Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) · 2m1f · Yielding To Soft | 2m1f | Yielding To Soft | PU/14 | 87 | Simon Torrens |
| 11 Jan 24 | ClonmelLisronagh Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m116y · Heavy | 2m116y | Heavy | PU/12 | 89 | Simon Torrens |
| 25 Nov 23 | PunchestownJohn Lynch Carpets 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle · 2m160y · Soft | 2m160y | Soft | 11/12 | – | P J O'Hanlon |
| 16 Nov 23 | PunchestownLadbrokes Daily Odds Boost 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle · 2m107y · Soft | 2m107y | Soft | 11/13 | – | Darragh O'Keeffe |
| 28 Oct 23 | GalwayRenvyle House Hotel 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle · 2m90y · Soft | 2m90y | Soft | 9/10 | – | P J O'Hanlon |
Elzaam as a stallion
In our records: 378 runners, 168 winners (44%), 8 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 12 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2014–2024.
On the track himself: 10 runs, 2 wins — Listed winner (Whitman Howard Investment Bank Carnarvon Stakes (Listed)).
His best
Champers Elysees Group 1 OR 115 · Fennor Cross Group 2 OR 134 · Waitingfortheday Group 3 OR 100 · Playa Del Puente Listed OR 110 · Limiti Di Greccio Listed OR 102 · Wren's Breath Listed
The dam: Instant Memories by Ad Valorem
She ran 1 time and won 0. Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classy Choice (IRE) 2018 gelding · by Elzaam (full sibling) | 8 | 0 | OR 58 |
| Coast Of Dubai (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Elzaam (full sibling) | 5 | 0 | – |
| Instant Return (IRE) 2016 gelding · by Elzaam (full sibling) | 19 | 2 | OR 123 |
| Vincy (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Elzaam (full sibling) | 73 | 5 | OR 89 |
Better Choice in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 507 · as a yearling | €9,000Nick Bradley Racing | Nick Bradley Racing | Ballyhane |
| 2023 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 65 · as a in training | 1,000gnsPhilip Rothwell | Philip Rothwell | The Castlebridge Consignment |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 colt by Elzaam | 2020 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 659 · yearling | €13,000Federico Barberini |
| Classy Choice2018 colt by Elzaam | 2019 Goffs UK PremierLot 375 · yearling | £62,000Bobby O'Ryan/MPR/J. O'Brien |
| Classy Choice2018 colt by Elzaam | 2018 Goffs November SaleLot 211 · foal | €19,000Federico Barberini |
| Coast Of Dubai2017 colt by Elzaam | 2018 Goffs UK PremierLot 499 · yearling | £29,000Federico Barberini |
| Coast Of Dubai2017 colt by Elzaam | 2017 Goffs November SaleLot 2 · foal | €32,000McKeever Ferguson Bloodstock |
| Instant Return2016 colt by Elzaam | 2017 Goffs Open Yearling SaleLot 159 · yearling | €20,000Stuart Hudson |
| Vincy2014 colt by Elzaam | 2015 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 600 · yearling | €20,000M Halford |
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.