Chasing Happiness (2020)
About
Chasing Happiness is a 5yo horse trained by Johan J Vuuren. He is by the stallion Rafeef out of the mare Kalami. So far, he has recorded six victories. On 26 April 2025 at Turffontein, he secured his most important win, taking the $499,991 Tab Senor Santa Stakes (Grade 2). The runner has proven to be a reliable payoff for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have generated a 57 % return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | G Lerena 56.7kg 3.25L | 3 (9) |
| Turffontein 06-Jun-24 1200m GOOD R8 Hcp $62,491 (of $62,500), Winning Time: 01:12.950, SP: 5/6 | G Lerena 58.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Vaal 09-May-24 1200m GOOD R6 $8,504 (of $53,125), Winning Time: 01:08.480, SP: 3/1 | G Lerena 57.2kg 3.50L | 3 (7) |
| Turffontein 16-Mar-24 1160m GOOD R6 $5,506 (of $78,255), Winning Time: 01:07.600, SP: 14/1 | D D Gouveia 54kg, Cd 0 2.75L | 4 (9) |
| Vaal 28-Dec-23 1450m SOFT R7 Hcp (of $71,141) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:27.550, SP: 4/1 | G Lerena 54kg, Cd 0 7.50L | 8 (9) |
| Vaal 07-Dec-23 1200m GOOD R8 Hcp $18,996 (of $67,584) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.410, SP: 9/4 | G Lerena 62.1kg 0.20L | 2 (12) |
| Turffontein 04-Nov-23 1160m GOOD R9 Hcp $18,996 (of $67,584) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:08.800, SP: 5/2 | 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 | G Lerena 58.1kg | 1 (9) |