Chasing Happiness (2020) Horse
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Chasing Happiness, a 6yo gelding trained by Johan J. Vuuren, is by the stallion Rafeef out of the mare Kalami. The horse has claimed six victories to date. Its biggest triumph came on 26 April 2025 at Turffontein, where it won the $499,991 Tab Senor Santa Stakes (Grade 2). The runner has been a reliable source of profit for bettors, delivering a 41% return on investment for those who backed it throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turffontein 11-Jan-26 1160m SOFT R9 For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Pinnacle Stakes (of $189,998) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:06.260, SP: 19.00 1st Almond Sea ( C Zackey 123 ) 2nd Elegant Ice ( K Matsunyane 115 ) 2.25L 3rd William Robertson ( R Munger 137 ) 3.50L 8th Chasing Happiness ( M Yeni 123 ) 5.95L See full results | M Yeni 55.8kg 5.95L | 8 (13) |
| Turffontein 29-Nov-25 1160m SOFT R4 Blu Voucher Carry On Alice Stakes (Listed) (Fillies And Mares) (of $379,972) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:08.930, SP: 29.00 1st Mia Moo ( R Fourie 136 ) 2nd Almond Sea ( S Moodley 136 ) 0.50L 3rd Whistle The Tune ( C Habib 136 ) 2.75L 7th Chasing Happiness ( U Jockey 136 ) 5.40L See full results | U Jockey 61.7kg 5.40L | 7 (19) |
| Turffontein 26-Oct-25 1160m GOOD R7 Betway Summer Cup 29 November Conditions Plate $2,852 (of $114,008) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:07.650, SP: 13.00 1st Buffalo Storm Cody ( R Fourie 132 ) 2nd Fire Attack ( C Habib 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Lead The Charge ( G Samo-burthia 117 ) 0.50L 5th Chasing Happiness ( S Khumalo 132 ) 5.00L See full results | S Khumalo 59.9kg 5.00L | 5 (8) |
| Vaal 18-Sep-25 1200m GOOD R6 For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Pinnacle Stakes $28,496 (of $142,504) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:08.180, SP: 6.50 1st Elegant Ice ( C Maujean 116 ) 2nd Chasing Happiness ( M Yeni 125 ) 0.30L 3rd Lucky Lad ( C Zackey 137 ) 1.00L See full results | M Yeni 56.7kg 0.30L | 2 (8) |
| Turffontein 06-Jul-25 1100m GOOD R5 Racing240 Pinnacle Stakes $14,260 (of $142,504) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:03.040, SP: 3.25 1st Whistle The Tune ( C Habib 123 ) 2nd Quantum Theory ( S Moodley 127 ) 0.75L 3rd Chasing Happiness ( G Lerena 132 ) 2.75L See full results | G Lerena 59.9kg 2.75L | 3 (9) |
| Scottsville 31-May-25 1200m SOFT R7 South African Fillies Sprint (Grade 1) (F & M) $47,494 (of $950,014) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:08.360, SP: 26.00 1st Mia Moo ( C Murray 132 ) 2nd Asiye Phambili ( S Veale 132 ) 0.00L 3rd Mrs Browning ( L Mxothwa 132 ) 0.00L 4th Chasing Happiness ( S Khumalo 132 ) 0.40L See full results | S Khumalo 59.9kg 0.40L | 4 (15) |
| Turffontein 26-Apr-25 1160m SOFT R7 Tab Senor Santa Stakes (Grade 2) $312,491 (of $499,991) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:07.340, SP: 11.00 1st Chasing Happiness ( S Khumalo 118 ) 2nd Mrs Browning ( C Zackey 122 ) 1.50L 3rd Truth ( M Yeni 123 ) 0.15L See full results | S Khumalo 53.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Turffontein 01-Feb-25 1000m GOOD R5 Wilgerbosdrift Pinnacle Stakes (of $199,992) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:56.930, SP: 6.50 1st Dreamland ( R Munger 118 ) 2nd Magic Tattoo ( K Matsunyane 118 ) 0.15L 3rd Golden Sickle ( G Lerena 132 ) 0.15L 7th Chasing Happiness ( M Yeni 119 ) 1.95L See full results | M Yeni 54kg 1.95L | 7 (12) |
| Turffontein 11-Jan-25 1160m SOFT R7 Racehorse Owners Association Pinnacle Stakes $5,010 (of $200,007) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:09.110, SP: 2.75 1st Barbaresco ( G Lerena 137 ) 2nd Quantum Theory ( P Mxoli 119 ) 0.50L 3rd Dantonfromsandton ( M Katjedi 110 ) 0.15L 5th Chasing Happiness ( S Moodley 116 ) 3.15L See full results | S Moodley 52.6kg 3.15L | 5 (9) |
| Turffontein 30-Nov-24 1160m GOOD R4 Betway Carry On Alice Stakes (Grade 3) (Fillies And Mares) $187,495 (of $300,011) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:07.740, SP: 6.50 1st Chasing Happiness ( A Domeyer 129 ) 2nd Elegant Ice ( M V'rensburg 132 ) 0.20L 3rd Garlandsofgreenery ( C Habib 122 ) 2.20L See full results | A Domeyer 58.5kg | 1 (16) |
| Turffontein 21-Sep-24 1200m GOOD R6 Hcp $62,491 (of $62,500), Winning Time: 01:10.760, SP: 3/1 1st Chasing Happiness ( P Strydom 133 ) 2nd Hierkommiebokkie ( M V'rensburg 131 ) 2.75L 3rd So Seductive ( P Mxoli 119 ) 1.00L See full results | P Strydom 60.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Turffontein 24-Aug-24 1200m GOOD R7 $50,002 (of $50,000), Winning Time: 01:12.980, SP: 6/4 1st Chasing Happiness ( S Khumalo 132 ) 2nd Happy Mo ( K Matsunyane 126 ) 1.00L 3rd Betula ( T Mayhew 131 ) 2.00L See full results | S Khumalo 59.9kg | 1 (5) |
| Turffontein 30-Jun-24 1000m GOOD R7 $10,998 (of $68,750), Winning Time: 00:56.100, SP: 11/4 1st Trompie ( N Nastili 137 ) 2nd Karangetang ( S Khumalo 132 ) 2.50L 3rd Chasing Happiness ( G Lerena 125 ) 3.25L See full results | G Lerena 56.7kg 3.25L | 3 (9) |
| Turffontein 06-Jun-24 1200m GOOD R8 Hcp $62,491 (of $99,981) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.950, SP: 1.83 1st Chasing Happiness ( G Lerena 129 ) 2nd Alesia's Love ( R Danielson 127 ) 0.75L 3rd Sunshine Day ( C Zackey 129 ) 1.25L See full results | G Lerena 58.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Vaal 09-May-24 1200m GOOD R6 Racehorse Owners Association Graduation Plate $8,504 (of $84,998) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:08.480, SP: 4.00 1st Fire 'n Flames ( D Schwarz 132 ) 2nd Mount Pilatus ( K Matsunyane 131 ) 3.25L 3rd Chasing Happiness ( G Lerena 126 ) 3.50L See full results | G Lerena 57.2kg 3.50L | 3 (7) |
| Turffontein 16-Mar-24 1160m GOOD R6 For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Graduation Plate $5,506 (of $110,005) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:07.600, SP: 15.00 1st Ready To Charge ( M Yeni 130 ) 2nd Mount Pilatus ( K Matsunyane 125 ) 0.30L 3rd Elegant Ice ( N Nastili 120 ) 2.00L 4th Chasing Happiness ( D D Gouveia 119 ) 2.75L See full results | D D Gouveia 54kg 2.75L | 4 (9) |
| Vaal 28-Dec-23 1450m SOFT R7 Hcp (of $99,996) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:27.550, SP: 5.00 1st Princeofgreen ( P Mxoli 119 ) 2nd Command Pilot ( D D Gouveia 121 ) 0.15L 3rd Sunshine Day ( C Habib 121 ) 1.25L 8th Chasing Happiness ( G Lerena 119 ) 7.50L See full results | G Lerena 54kg 7.50L | 8 (9) |
| Vaal 07-Dec-23 1200m GOOD R8 Hcp $18,996 (of $95,001) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.410, SP: 3.25 1st Sigrid Swing ( W Marwing 126 ) 2nd Chasing Happiness ( G Lerena 137 ) 0.20L 3rd There She Goes ( K Lihaba 137 ) 0.20L See full results | G Lerena 62.1kg 0.20L | 2 (12) |
| Turffontein 04-Nov-23 1160m GOOD R9 Hcp $18,996 (of $95,001) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:08.800, SP: 3.50 1st Nettleton ( D D Gouveia 121 ) 2nd Chasing Happiness ( G Lerena 131 ) 0.50L 3rd Woman Of Power ( J V Merwe 129 ) 1.00L See full results | G Lerena 59.4kg 0.50L | 2 (14) |
| Turffontein 09-Sep-23 1000m GOOD R1 Md $46,876 (of $75,002) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:58.780, SP: 2.38 1st Chasing Happiness ( G Lerena 128 ) 2nd Signora Bomba ( C Habib 128 ) 4.00L 3rd Gotcha Buzz ( P Mxoli 128 ) 0.30L | G Lerena 58.1kg | 1 (9) |