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- Happy Jacky (IRE)
Happy Jacky (IRE) b g 2014Track Horse
Track Horse
Happy Jacky (IRE) b g 2014
Last Win
Down Royal Fri, 6th Sep, 24 11/4Fav, R P Whelan
(104 days)
Last Run
Naas Sun, 10th Nov, 24
7th, 9/1, P T Smithers
(39 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
6
1
3
17%
€10,400
-2.25
Hurdle IRE
29
6
8
21%
€116,010
9.08
Chase IRE
4
0
0
0%
€550
-4.00
Under Rules Total
39
7
11
18%
2.83
Form Figures
000731133-8514-06483-213227U-P00244-51153127
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 000731133-8514-06483-213227U-P00244-51153127
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Ray Hackett to Mark Fahey
Aug 2017
August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Coldfields Stables
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 383
Prices
Avg: €9,839
Median: €6,500
Maximum: €50,000
Jun 2017
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Coldfields Stables
Purchaser: Vendor
€18,000
Lots Sold: 343
Prices
Avg: €51,765
Median: €43,000
Maximum: €220,000
Nov 2014
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Mr. Paddy Ryan
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 979
Prices
Avg: €13,922
Median: €11,000
Maximum: €170,000
Symbols Explained
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The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
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Race
Jockey Weight
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Class
Date
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Purchaser
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Aug 2017
August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Coldfields Stables
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 383
Prices
Avg: €9,839
Median: €6,500
Maximum: €50,000
Jun 2017
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Coldfields Stables
Purchaser: Vendor
€18,000
Lots Sold: 343
Prices
Avg: €51,765
Median: €43,000
Maximum: €220,000
Nov 2014
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Mr. Paddy Ryan
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 979
Prices
Avg: €13,922
Median: €11,000
Maximum: €170,000
Reports in which Happy Jacky (IRE) was mentioned
Diamond delivers for Queally & Sexton
Four-year-old Rocky's Diamond defeated older rivals when registering a second success today, landing Gowran's Jack Duggan Memorial Handicap Hurdle for trainer Declan Queally and jockey Kevin Sexton. Sat 05th Oct
Happy Jacky the Ulster Cesarewitch hero
Happy Jacky showed his mettle over the extended 2m2f trip in the Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal and brought up a double for Ronan Whelan. Fri 06th Sep
Familiar Dreams back to winning ways in Tramore finale
Having been overturned at short odds on her stable debut at Cork back in May, Familiar Dreams got back to winning ways on her second start for Gordon Elliott when taking the concluding Style Evening August 17th(Ladies) Maiden at Tramore. Thu 15th Aug
Happy Jacky registers sixth hurdling win
Happy Jacky (10/3) got the better of fellow ten-year-old Beacon Edge to win the RBC Brewin Dolphin Hurdle in the hands of Peter Smithers. Fri 05th Jul
Ashdale Bob off the mark over fences
The Belvedere House & Gardens Opportunity Beginners Steeplechase was a cracking contest for a Monday night in June and there was no hanging about up front which suited smart staying hurdler Ashdale Bob (9/2) who came from off the pace to lead at the last. Mon 17th Jun
Happy Jacky scores on second start for Fahey
A four-time winner for Ray Hackett, Happy Jacky (14/1) made all the running to land the Paul & Carmel Fay Memorial Handicap Hurdle on his second start for Mark Fahey. Mon 17th Jun
Drinks are on We'llhavewan backers at Killarney
We'llhavewan recorded a third success since joining Willie Mullins when staying on best to take the International Hotel Handicap Hurdle at Killarney. Sat 26th Aug
Darver plays Starring role at Galway
Darver Star rolled back the years with an impressive performance to claim the Deacy Gilligan Hurdle at Galway. Mon 05th Sep
Hallowed Star signals another 'Shark' attack in Galway
Hallowed Star took a marked step up in trip in his stride in the Grade B Handicap hurdle at Galway over an extended 2m6f. Sat 30th Jul
Castlegrace Paddy wins readily on Flat debut
On what was his Flat debut, Castlegrace Paddy ran out a ready winner of the Beaufort Golf Cup (Qualified Riders) Maiden. Tue 12th Jul
Happy Jacky delights Hackett
Happy Jacky (7/1) swept through to take the honours in the extended two mile six handicap hurdle at Killarney. Mon 16th May
Bois De Clamart takes full advantage of lower hurdles mark
Bois De Clamart exploited a hurdle rating some 13lbs lower than his revised chase mark, when running out an easy winner of the Grade B BARONERACING.COM Easter Handicap Hurdle at Cork. Sun 17th Apr
Hackett's Jacky is quite Happy on soft ground
Five came out of the the MansionBet Proud To Support Irish Racing Handicap Hurdle because of the soft ground and it was Happy Jacky (7/2) who handled conditions best for a seven length win from front-running Ice Cold Soul. Mon 17th Aug
Mary does the business for Byrnes
The money came for Run For Mary on course (10/3 into 9/4 fav) and her supporters were on good terms with themselves as she moved up travelling strongly to lead two furlongs out in the concluding Horse & Jockey maiden over two miles. Thu 10th Oct
Happy Jacky follows up off 12lb higher mark
Happy Jacky followed up a convincing win at Ballinrobe last week when successful again in the Giantsgrave Handicap Hurdle at Clonmel. Thu 05th Sep
Jacky makes plenty Happy after easy win
After being narrowly denied in the previous contest, Ray Hackett and Donie McInerney got their turn in the David Heneghan Memorial Handicap Hurdle, as Happy Jacky ran out a convincing winner. Tue 27th Aug
Shantelle makes all under O'Farrell
After a good run when third to Walking On Glass at Sligo on Tuesday evening, Shantelle (6/1) went two places better when making all under regular partner Katie O’Farrell to win the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle by three lengths from the 9/2 favourite Cailean’s Angel. Fri 23rd Aug
After race at Down Royal Fri, 6th Sep, 2024 (1st) 
He has proven stamina and Ronnie gave him a brilliant ride. He doesn't help himself because he doesn't travel great, he needs a strong gallop. I haven't come across a horse as tough as him. He is running over all these marathon trips the whole time and you can't believe how well he bounces out of it. He has done us proud this summer and hopefully he is not finished yet. We thought we would go down to a ladies' maiden down in Tramore and you come up against Familiar Dreams. He is a right horse owned by magnificent people. We were thinking of travelling him, over hurdles as well too, but then this race showed its face and we said we have to come here. He suffers a little bit from heat stress. As soon as he finishes, we get water onto him straight away and he bounces out in 15 minutes. He's grand.
Mark Fahey
He has proven stamina and Ronnie gave him a brilliant ride. He doesn't help himself because he doesn't travel great, he needs a strong gallop. I haven't come across a horse as tough as him. He is running over all these marathon trips the whole time and you can't believe how well he bounces out of it. He has done us proud this summer and hopefully he is not finished yet. We thought we would go down to a ladies' maiden down in Tramore and you come up against Familiar Dreams. He is a right horse owned by magnificent people. We were thinking of travelling him, over hurdles as well too, but then this race showed its face and we said we have to come here. He suffers a little bit from heat stress. As soon as he finishes, we get water onto him straight away and he bounces out in 15 minutes. He's grand.
Mark Fahey
After race at Kilbeggan Mon, 17th Jun, 2024 (1st)
He ran a belter in Galway before (second at the Festival in 2022) so that is something that we could think about and there is a nice conditions race in Cork.
Mark Fahey
He ran a belter in Galway before (second at the Festival in 2022) so that is something that we could think about and there is a nice conditions race in Cork.
Mark Fahey
After race at Killarney Mon, 16th May, 2022 (1st)
He has been running well and his run the last day was very good. The problem we had was he wasn't coming on from his runs and it was taking too much out of him. He has stepped forward this year, is a bit stronger and is more mature and relaxed at the races, which is all helping. He got a peach of a ride from Bryan and likes racing prominently, and he said he'd stay three miles - he's not the quickest but is all heart. We'll see what the handicapper does and you would like to think he would be a nice horse for the 2m6f handicap hurdle at Galway and maybe he will get a race in before that.
Ray Hackett
He has been running well and his run the last day was very good. The problem we had was he wasn't coming on from his runs and it was taking too much out of him. He has stepped forward this year, is a bit stronger and is more mature and relaxed at the races, which is all helping. He got a peach of a ride from Bryan and likes racing prominently, and he said he'd stay three miles - he's not the quickest but is all heart. We'll see what the handicapper does and you would like to think he would be a nice horse for the 2m6f handicap hurdle at Galway and maybe he will get a race in before that.
Ray Hackett
After race at Tipperary Mon, 17th Aug, 2020 (1st)
He didn't jump fluently over fences but his second run was a good run. Back over hurdles today he jumped himself into it and travelled and he handles summer soft. I'll probably leave fences alone until next season and give him the full season as a novice hurdler so we'll tip away and see what we can pick up with him. He is a nice horse to have in the yard and we gave him a bit of a break with the intention for having him ready for Leopardstown at Christmas, so today is a stepping stone towards that.
Ray Hackett
He didn't jump fluently over fences but his second run was a good run. Back over hurdles today he jumped himself into it and travelled and he handles summer soft. I'll probably leave fences alone until next season and give him the full season as a novice hurdler so we'll tip away and see what we can pick up with him. He is a nice horse to have in the yard and we gave him a bit of a break with the intention for having him ready for Leopardstown at Christmas, so today is a stepping stone towards that.
Ray Hackett
After race at Clonmel Thu, 5th Sep, 2019 (1st)
He toughed it out well and it was his last chance to race in that 80-95 grade today so we said we'd take our chance. It was a bit quick but he is tough out. Today's trip was as short as he'd want and not knocking the rest of the horses, but it looked a middling race the last day. We might give him a pop over a fence before the ground goes heavy - he's not one for winter ground. He has great scope and he wants safe, yielding ground.
Ray Hackett
He toughed it out well and it was his last chance to race in that 80-95 grade today so we said we'd take our chance. It was a bit quick but he is tough out. Today's trip was as short as he'd want and not knocking the rest of the horses, but it looked a middling race the last day. We might give him a pop over a fence before the ground goes heavy - he's not one for winter ground. He has great scope and he wants safe, yielding ground.
Ray Hackett
After race at Ballinrobe Tue, 27th Aug, 2019 (1st)
We were a bit worried about the ground to be honest,. I thought it might be gone for him but he's a hardy little lad. He got through it alright - he wouldn't be in love with it but he's just tough. He got boxed in on Friday evening and just got no run. He finished out his race real well. After seeing that we said we'd go again as he bounced out of it so well. I'm delighted for the lads (the owners) - they'll enjoy it!. We might look at Listowel but it's just grand to get him over the line.
Ray Hackett
We were a bit worried about the ground to be honest,. I thought it might be gone for him but he's a hardy little lad. He got through it alright - he wouldn't be in love with it but he's just tough. He got boxed in on Friday evening and just got no run. He finished out his race real well. After seeing that we said we'd go again as he bounced out of it so well. I'm delighted for the lads (the owners) - they'll enjoy it!. We might look at Listowel but it's just grand to get him over the line.
Ray Hackett
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