Chasing Happiness (2020) Horse
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Chasing Happiness is a 6yo gelding trained by Johan J Vuuren. He is by the stallion Rafeef out of the mare Kalami. To date he has captured six victories, the most notable being the $499,991 Tab Senor Santa Stakes (Grade 2) at Turffontein on 26 April 2025. Bettors have found him a rewarding prospect, delivering a 28% return on investment for those who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turffontein 21-Mar-26 1160m GOOD R9 Next Turffontein Racemeeting Saturday 28 March Pinnacle Stakes (of $189,998) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:07.930, SP: 11.00 1st Ziyasha ( C Habib 128 ) 2nd Karate Kid ( P Mxoli 115 ) 1.25L 3rd Gimmethegoodlife ( M Michel 110 , Cd 107 ) 1.45L 11th Chasing Happiness ( K D Melo 119 ) 16.10L See full results | K D Melo 54kg 16.10L | 11 (11) |
| Turffontein 21-Feb-26 1000m GOOD R6 Bidvest Bauhinia Stakes (Fillies And Mares) $14,260 (of $142,504) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:56.880, SP: 8.50 1st Green Diamond ( C Zackey 119 ) 2nd Poblano ( M Yeni 119 ) 1.75L 3rd Chasing Happiness ( K D Melo 132 ) 4.50L See full results | K D Melo 59.9kg 4.50L | 3 (8) |
| 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 ) 1.25L 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) |