Happy Returns (2017) Horse
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Happy Returns, a 9yo bay horse trained by N P Mulholland, competes in the Hereford R5 Green Dragon Hotel Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle. He is by the stallion Recharge out of the dam Bonne Anniversaire. So far he has won one race. On 4 Dec 2025 at Wincanton he earned his most significant victory, claiming $6148.00 in the Class 5 Nvhcphnhfnhf.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fontwell 12-Jan-26 5181m SOFT R5 CL5 HcpH $426 (of $6,886), SP: 5.50 1st Mr Griffiths ( J O Jr 156 ) 2nd Woodythewoodpecker ( C Ring 168 ) 3.00L 3rd Bobalot ( B Macey 166 , Cd 173 ) 10.00L 4th Happy Returns ( B Harris 152 , Cd 149 ) 27.00L See full results | B Harris 68.9kg, Cd 67.6kg 27.00L | 4 (12) |
| Wincanton 04-Dec-25 4970m SOFT R4 CL5 NvHcpHNHFNHF $3,301 (of $6,148), Winning Time: 06:17.280, SP: 4.00 1st Happy Returns ( B Harris 142 ) 2nd West Orchard ( B Powell 161 ) 7.50L 3rd Snapdance ( H Kimber 165 ) 2.50L See full results | B Harris 64.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Fontwell 07-Nov-25 5180m GOOD R3 CL5 HcpH $1,494 (of $6,049), SP: 4.00 1st For Gina ( T Cannon 166 ) 2nd Happy Returns ( B Harris 142 ) 2.75L 3rd Malago Rose ( H Tucker 168 ) 2.00L See full results | B Harris 64.4kg 2.75L | 2 (7) |
| Fontwell 07-Mar-25 5180m SOFT R3 CL5 HcpH $374 (of $6,049), Winning Time: 10:59.800, SP: 6.00 1st Pipers Cross ( C Johnstone-baker 167 ) 2nd Miss Goldfire ( M Bevan 168 ) 0.20L 3rd Lyness Dancer ( T Cannon 150 ) 7.00L 4th Happy Returns ( C O'farrell 143 ) 17.20L See full results | C O'farrell 64.9kg 17.20L | 4 (7) |
| Hereford 13-Feb-25 4370m SOFT R5 CL5 HcpH $374 (of $6,049), SP: 12.00 Took keen hold, jumped left at times, held up in mid-division, headway after 2 out, went 4th last, no impression 1st Gata Ban ( R P Mclernon 160 ) 2nd Hellfire Princess ( R Patrick 164 ) 0.30L 3rd Miss Pearl ( S Houlihan 147 ) 5.00L 4th Happy Returns ( C O'farrell 144 ) 11.80L See full results | C O'farrell 65.3kg 11.80L | 4 (9) |
| Southwell 19-Jul-23 4880m GOOD R6 CL5 HcpH $784 (of $6,344), Winning Time: 06:38.300, SP: 11.00 Tracked leader, led before 3 out, headed 3 out, lost 2nd next, plugged on in well held 3rd 1st Sunshine Girl ( S Connor 152 ) 2nd Bella Ciao ( S Bowen 142 ) 1.50L 3rd Happy Returns ( J Best 144 ) 4.25L | J Best 65.3kg 4.25L | 3 (8) |
| Fontwell 17-Jun-23 4370m GOOD R2 CL5 HcpH $392 (of $6,344), Winning Time: 05:21.650, SP: 12.00 Chased winner, pushed along and lost 2nd home turn, weakened before 2 out 1st Another Mystery ( N D Boinville 161 ) 2nd Coconut Twist ( H Reed 149 ) 1.25L 3rd Saved By The River ( D Sansom 148 ) 3.25L 4th Happy Returns ( J Best 146 ) 12.00L | J Best 66.2kg 12.00L | 4 (8) |
| Fontwell 19-May-23 4370m GOOD R5 CL5 NvHcpH $392 (of $6,344), Winning Time: 05:23.000, SP: 10.00 Tracked leading pair on inside, squeezed through on rail after 3 out, pushed along and lost 3rd before next, weakened run-in 1st Pure Theatre ( J Martin 168 ) 2nd Midnight Gold ( H Cobden 155 ) 0.30L 3rd Micronormous ( J Tudor 167 ) 1.00L 4th Happy Returns ( J Best 142 ) 2.50L | J Best 64.4kg 2.50L | 4 (7) |
| Hereford 06-Apr-23 3960m SOFT R4 CL5 HcpH $392 (of $6,344), Winning Time: 04:52.230, SP: 41.00 Held up in rear, driven and dropped to last before 2 out, stayed on approaching last, kept on same pace run-in 1st Kalpaga ( A Johns 158 ) 2nd I Giorni ( D F O'regan 169 ) 10.00L 3rd Mrs Kinsella ( C Quinn 156 ) 0.50L 4th Happy Returns ( J Best 142 ) 10.75L See full results | J Best 64.4kg 10.75L | 4 (10) |
| Wincanton 02-Mar-23 3060m GOOD R6 CL5 HcpH (of $7,869), Winning Time: 03:40.790, SP: 26.00 Midfield, losing touch when mistake and fell 2 out 1st Ivetwiggedit ( C Iles 168 ) 2nd Sawpit Sienna ( A Stevens 164 ) 2.50L 3rd Time To Burn ( D Noonan 146 ) 4.25L UPL Happy Returns ( D Mcmenamin 149 ) 0.00L See full results | D Mcmenamin 67.6kg 0.00L | UPD (8) |
| Worcester 23-Aug-22 4630m GOOD R6 CL5 HcpH (of $7,438), Winning Time: 05:41.500, SP: 67.00 Held up in mid-division, weakened before 3 out 1st Czech Her Out ( L Harrison 168 ) 2nd Dynamic Kate ( T Eyston 147 ) 1.25L 3rd Branson Missouri ( S Twiston-davies 166 ) 13.00L 9th Happy Returns ( J Best 147 ) 0.00L See full results | J Best 66.7kg 0.00L | 9 (10) |
| Worcester 15-Jul-22 3220m GOOD R4 CL4 MdH (of $8,164), Winning Time: 03:49.540, SP: 81.00 Mid-division, headway into 4th before 4 out, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, soon lost touch 1st No Recollection ( T Cannon 154 ) 2nd Al Zaraqaan ( N Scholfield 158 ) 1.00L 3rd Montaqem ( C Ring 158 ) 4.00L UPL Happy Returns ( J Best 151 ) 18.75L See full results | J Best 68.5kg 18.75L | UPD (10) |
| Worcester 19-Jun-22 3220m GOOD R6 CL4 NvH (of $9,837), Winning Time: 04:00.040, SP: 34.00 Held up in behind leaders, lost ground over 3 out, ridden and beaten after 2 out 1st Pop The Champagne ( P J Brennan 161 ) 2nd Sorceress Medea ( K Woods 154 ) 9.50L 3rd Night Fever ( P Fuller 154 ) 2.75L UPL Happy Returns ( J Best 154 ) 26.75L See full results | J Best 69.9kg 26.75L | UPD (6) |
| Exeter 10-Nov-21 3370m SOFT R2 CL4 NvH (of $7,377), Winning Time: 04:11.500, SP: 201.00 Always towards rear 1st JPR One ( B Powell 152 ) 2nd Luttrell Lad ( T J O'brien 159 ) 0.50L 3rd I Am Maximus ( N D Boinville 152 ) 0.50L UPL Happy Returns ( J Best 145 ) 0.00L | J Best 65.8kg 0.00L | UPD (16) |