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Have A Nice Day (GB) b g 22nd Feb 2010Track Horse
Track Horse
Have A Nice Day (GB) b g 22nd Feb 2010
Last Win
Limerick Sat, 27th Apr, 19 20/1, Karen Kenny
T G McCourt
(2075 days)
Last Run
Dundalk Fri, 24th Jan, 20
10th, 33/1, Siobhan Rutledge
(1803 days)
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Flat IRE
92
12
16
13%
€170,147.5
27.12
Flat GB
1
0
0
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£526
-1.00
Under Rules Total
93
12
16
13%
26.12
Form Figures
0-0314700023350421-44131044285-3221511220696-564837172400059-164626446475-1081878663-7010000077578-00/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 0-0314700023350421-44131044285-3221511220696-564837172400059-164626446475-1081878663-7010000077578-00/
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Change of Trainer T G McCourt to Sabrina J Harty
Change of Trainer John James Feane to T G McCourt
Change of Trainer Sabrina J Harty to John James Feane
07Dec12 Dun 6f Standard 2y Mdn(12K)
9-5[25/1]12th of 14, 11.13L behind Your Pal Tal
S Foley
33/125/1
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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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Reports in which Have A Nice Day (GB) was mentioned
Kenny and McCourt Have A Nice Day in Limerick
Have A Nice Day bounced back to form in the mile handicap at Limerick to grab his 12th career victory. Sat 27th Apr
War Hero shows his valour in Dundalk
War Hero made virtually all and held on gamely to land the featured Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Awards 2018 Handicap over seven furlongs. Fri 21st Dec
Dundalk preview
Newly crowned champion apprentice Shane Crosse gets to use his 7lb claim for the final time at Dundalk on Friday evening and he could well take advantage aboard King’s Field in the featured Floodlit Friday Nights Handicap. Fri 09th Nov
That Is The Spirit bids for more Gowran gold
That Is The Spirit, who scored over course and distance last time, is one of 10 declared for the feature at Gowran on Sunday, the www.gowranpark.ie Handicap. Sun 24th Jun
Have A Nice Day breaks new ground over a mile
Have A Nice Day returned to form when recording his eleventh career win but his first over a mile causing a 16/1 surprise in the Big 50 Happy Valley Brewery Classic Handicap at Limerick. Sat 16th Jun
Zihba steps up in class at Leopardstown
Fozzy Stack expects to know a lot more about Zihba's capabilities after he runs in the Amethyst Stakes at Leopardstown on Sunday. Sun 13th May
Feane doubles up as Farragher gets off the mark
Six Silver Lane gave jockey Adam Farragher his first winner and a double on the Dundalk card for trainer John Feane. Fri 06th Apr
Review dundalk 6th Apr
Have A Nice Day came out best in a good finish to the D Hotel Handicap at DundalkFri 06th Apr
Have A Nice Day knows where the winning post is
Have A Nice Day plundered his 10th career victory with a power-packed finish in Dundalk. Fri 06th Apr
In-form Madden wins on Brelades at 25s
Outsiders filled the first two positions as St Brelades Bay (25/1) touched off Confrontational (22/1) in the Dundalk Stadium — Light Up Your Night Handicap. Fri 03rd Nov
Burnt Sugar blows away rivals in finale
Burnt Sugar made it three wins for English-trained runners on day one of Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown when recording an impressive victory in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Sovereign Path Handicap. Sat 09th Sep
Severus battles his way to K Club victory
Severus timed his challenge just right to get up in the shadow of the post and land the K Club Handicap for trainer Des Donovan. Sat 15th Jul
Brother Bear set for Anglesey test
Brother Bear will bid to get back on track in the Group Three Jebel Ali Silver Jubilee Anglesey Stakes at the Curragh today. Sat 15th Jul
Bargain buy Geological wins again for English
Geological has proved a tremendous servant for Damian English and made it five wins in the space of six months when making all in the featured Patrickswell Handicap at Limerick. Sat 17th Jun
Simmonson and Feane Have A Nice Day
Have A Nice Day bounced back to winning form on his first start for Johnny Feane in the seven-furlong handicap at Naas. Sun 21st May
Review roscommon 15th Aug
Sweet Sound made it two wins from two when landing the Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Auction Race at Roscommon on Monday eveningMon 15th Aug
Open makes all under McDonogh
Great Wide Open recorded his third win of the year, as he made all in the Murray Ambulance Service Handicap. Mon 15th Aug
Ellison does it again in the Ahonoora
After winning the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund "Ahonoora" Handicap for the last couple of years with Baraweez (5th this time) Brian Ellison struck again in the feature at the final stage of the Galway festival with the Chris Hayes-ridden Dream Walker. Sun 31st Jul
Review curragh 16th Jul
Aidan O'Brien claimed his fifth victory in the Darley Irish Oaks, but it was Seventh Heaven and not odds-on favourite Even Song who came out on topSat 16th Jul
Have A Nice Day just loves the Curragh
It was seven furlongs at the Curragh so it had to be Have A Nice Day as he made it four course and distance wins in the Killashee Handicap. Sat 16th Jul
Market movers
In the opening juvenile maiden at the Curragh today (2.55pm), newcomers John Honeyman and Lancaster Bomber have attracted support at big prices. Sat 16th Jul
Wolf scores on first start for Lyons
Sea Wolf came with a well-timed charge inside the final furlong to claim the Equisoft 25th Anniversary Handicap at the Curragh. Sun 26th Jun
No getting to bottom of Alnasar
It was hardly any surprise to hear Michael Halford enthuse in the aftermath of the titanbet.co.uk Handicap: "He keeps improving and loves his racing. He's exceptionally tough and wants to win which is so important." Halford's Hat Alnasar had just taken his Dundalk score to five wins and numerous placings from fourteen efforts on the polytrack. Fri 26th Feb
Soul wins a 5th at Dundalk
Russian Soul won his fifth race at Dundalk (oft placed here too) when on his first outing since October he prevailed under Conor Hoban in the Weatherbys General Stud Book Handicap. Fri 19th Feb
Bishan Bedi gives O'Brien Dundalk double
Split The Atom looked to have Dundalk's seven furlong handicap at his mercy but he was cut down by Bishan Bedi who was produced close home to deny him. Fri 18th Dec
Well-backed Fort takes Listed honours
The well-backed Fort Del Oro recorded her biggest win to date as she landed the Listed Waterford Testimonial Stakes For The Defence Forces Cup. Sun 11th Oct
An Saighdiur battles for ninth win
The Andy Slattery trained An Saighdiur reveled in today's testing ground at the Curragh today when claiming a ninth career win in the Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital Handicap. Sun 23rd Aug
Mast takes pole position for apprentice Orr
The Eddie Lynam trained Balmont Mast has moved past the half-million euro earnings-mark in recent months and today provided promising seven pounds claimer Oisin Orr with his fourth career win, in the Bar One Racing Mourne Handicap at Dundalk today. Sun 16th Aug
Review curragh 18th Jul
Pat Smullen was the star of the day at the Curragh, capping a magnificent treble with victory on Covert Love in the Darley Irish OaksSat 18th Jul
Smullen at double with Stepper Point
William Muir took the pot for the Group Two Invincible Spirit Sapphire Stakes back to Britain as Stepper Point outgunned Mecca's Angel in the Curragh. Sat 18th Jul
Harty and Smullen Have A Nice Day
Have A Nice Day put a smile on the face of those that took the 6/1 as he proved best in the seven-furlong handicap at the Curragh. Sat 18th Jul
Review curragh 28th Jun
Diamondsandrubies ran out a gutsy winner from the front to land the Sea The Stars Pretty Polly Stakes at the CurraghSun 28th Jun
Have A Nice Day repeats the trick
Have A Nice Day was always to the fore in the seven furlong handicap and he made the best way home to score by half a length at 8/1. Sun 28th Jun
Review dundalk 27th Feb
David Marnane's veteran sprinter Almadaa came out on top in a thrilling three-way finish to the feature Floodlit Friday Nights Handicap at DundalkFri 27th Feb
Simmonson rides first Irish winner
David Simmonson's name mightn't have been familiar to all Dundalk punters, but that won't be the case now, after the 23-year-old from Kildare town delivered top-weight Have A Nice Day to land a gamble in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Race & Stay Handicap. Fri 27th Feb
Review dundalk 20th Feb
Dundalk specialist Grey Danube picked up the biggest prize of his career when he won on the all-weather track for the sixth time in the feature Ladbrokes Download The App HandicapFri 20th Feb
Clued in Danube wins at Dundalk again
It's coming up on the second anniversary of Brian Bunyan's win in the charity race at Cheltenham, but as an owner he's enjoyed many memorable evenings at Dundalk, and his Grey Danube gained victory number six on the polytrack tonight. Fri 20th Feb
Togoville takes another step on ladder
Georgios Pakidis, a native of Greece, continues to see his charge Togoville go from strength to strength. The grey defied top-weight under Gary Carroll in the Happy Birthday Anne Hughes Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 23rd Jan
Roscommon Preview
Niall Madden hopes Shake The Bucket's consistency can be rewarded in the At The Races EBF Kilbegnet Novice Chase at Roscommon this afternoon. Mon 29th Sep
Review roscommon 18th Aug
Grandma Dotty caused a real upset at Roscommon when lowering the colours of hot favourite Clondaw Warrior in the Sean Cleary Memorial HandicapMon 18th Aug
Kanes Pass gets her second Roscommon win
Horses for courses is perhaps a phrase overused in life, but those who stayed true to its meaning in Roscommon were rewarded with Kanes Pass and Have A Nice Day passing the post first and second in the seven furlong handicap. Mon 18th Aug
Merrion gains a deserved win
Port Merrion gained a deserved win when gamely holding off the persistent challenge of Yava in the Gabriel Curran Memorial Handicap at the Curragh. Sun 10th Aug
A Day to remember for Harty and Roche
Sabrina Harty's Kalann finished third to Wexford Town in the 5.20 but the Curragh trainer's Have A Nice Day got the better of one in the Bolger colours when edging out Focussed by a nose in the concluding Irish Field Handicap at headquarters. Sun 29th Jun
Naoise delivers on turf
Naoise delivered for Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning in the ‘Heathers’ Handicap over Leopardstown’s mile. Thu 19th Jun
Review roscommon 9th Jun
Golden Kite (8-1) completed back-to-back wins in the Live The Dream With Tote Connacht National Handicap Chase at RoscommonMon 09th Jun
Well-backed Apache another for Keane/Lyons
Ger Lyons (seven winners to date in June) and Colin Keane (eight winners so far this month) continued their tremendous run of form as they combined to take the third at Roscommon, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden, with Apache Trooper. Mon 09th JunAnother Nice Day for Harty & Roche
The well-backed Have A Nice Day justified favouritism as he took the Ballaghaderreen Handicap under Leigh Roche (third winner in as many days) for Sabrina Harty. Mon 09th JunAlderwood returns at Roscommon
Alderwood is the star attraction at Roscommon this evening with the dual Cheltenham Festival winner making his return to action in the Dermot Hughes Car Sales Chase. Mon 09th Jun
Whelan doubles up on Shes No Joke
Former Champion Apprentice Ronan Whelan competed a double at Dundalk this evening, winning the finale, the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Maiden, on the Mark Fahey trained She's No Joke (9/4jf). Fri 15th Nov
Review dundalk 15th Nov
Magnolia Beach gave odds-on punters a minor scare before stepping forward from his promising debut run to win the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden under the lights at DundalkFri 15th Nov
Indian provides Harty with her first double
Sabrina Harty recorded her first double at Dundalk this evening, as Ned's Indian took division one of the Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap, following on from Harty's earlier success with Have A Nice Day in the second. Fri 15th Nov
Harty has A Nice Day
After finishing second to Rose Angel here last week, Have A Nice Day went one place better tonight, as he took the Dundalk Stadium - Light Up Your Night Handicap. Fri 15th Nov
Review dundalk 13th Nov
John Oxx looks to have a decent prospect in Harry's Princess, who struck at the first time of asking in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden at DundalkWed 13th Nov
Downey and Angel score again
Leigh Roche gave Have A Nice Day a nice ride in front in the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Handicap, but a mare in form is often a difficult rival to deal with and so it proved as Rose Angel followed up last Friday night's win, again with young Robbie Downey in the plate. Wed 13th Nov
Review sligo 20th Aug
Pearl Earing stepped down from Group Three company to a considerably more modest level in the Tote Pick 6 50,000 Euros Auction Race at Sligo and found it very much to her likingTue 20th Aug
Engage The Dance shows his best moves
Engage The Dance had backers in a spin as he unexpectedly broke his duck at 33/1 in Division 2 of the seven furlong handicap at Sligo. Tue 20th Aug
Review naas 5th Aug
Great White Eagle (2-1) made a taking start to his career with a smooth debut success under Joseph O'Brien in the Michael T. O'Maille Race at NaasMon 05th Aug
Rockview scores on his fifth career start
Rockview Emperor got off the mark on his second start in handicap company as he took the Book On-line at naasracecourse.com Handicap under Gary Carroll for John McConnell. Mon 05th Aug
Have A Nice Day wins in the evening
His starting price at 14/1 may have been a doubling of the offer about him this morning, and his rider Leigh Roche may have put up 3Ibs over-weight (unable to draw his 3Ib allowance off eight stone four) but Have A Nice Day still prevailed in the Dundalk Stadium – Light Up Your Night Handicap. Fri 08th Feb
After race at Limerick Sat, 27th Apr, 2019 (1st) 
I have him two and a half months and he is a grand, hardy horse. We said we'd try Karen on him as sometimes those older horses go well for lesser-experienced riders. I was wondering this morning whether to run him but I went back through his form and he had a very good run at Galway last year on soft ground when he stayed on very well up the hill. He wouldn't want firm. Laurence (Dempsey, owner) is from the midlands but is away in England at a brother's birthday.
T G McCourt
I have him two and a half months and he is a grand, hardy horse. We said we'd try Karen on him as sometimes those older horses go well for lesser-experienced riders. I was wondering this morning whether to run him but I went back through his form and he had a very good run at Galway last year on soft ground when he stayed on very well up the hill. He wouldn't want firm. Laurence (Dempsey, owner) is from the midlands but is away in England at a brother's birthday.
T G McCourt
After race at Limerick Sat, 16th Jun, 2018 (1st)
That’s his first win at a mile as he’s won ten races at seven furlongs. He stuck it out well today. There is a couple of races Derby weekend for him, and maybe he’ll go back to seven. He’s a tough, genuine little horse and it’s great to get him another win.
John James Feane
That’s his first win at a mile as he’s won ten races at seven furlongs. He stuck it out well today. There is a couple of races Derby weekend for him, and maybe he’ll go back to seven. He’s a tough, genuine little horse and it’s great to get him another win.
John James Feane
After race at Dundalk Fri, 6th Apr, 2018 (1st)
He did it well and was down to a mark. It was a hot race and it's great that he won. He's tough and he's genuine. The handicapper gave him a chance, basically, and he got his head in front. Last year he won first time up for me and he ran admirably all year. He was just a bit too high. He was fourth in a premier handicap at Leopardstown, and looked like he was going to win turning in, but the English horses caught him at the finish. He's tough, he's genuine and I'd like a few more like him. It depends on what the handicapper does now, he has to give him a chance.
John James Feane
He did it well and was down to a mark. It was a hot race and it's great that he won. He's tough and he's genuine. The handicapper gave him a chance, basically, and he got his head in front. Last year he won first time up for me and he ran admirably all year. He was just a bit too high. He was fourth in a premier handicap at Leopardstown, and looked like he was going to win turning in, but the English horses caught him at the finish. He's tough, he's genuine and I'd like a few more like him. It depends on what the handicapper does now, he has to give him a chance.
John James Feane
After race at Naas Sun, 21st May, 2017 (1st)
I thought he would come on for the run today. He ran a little behind the bridle and was a bit rusty but David gave him a grand ride. There is a handicap at the Curragh next weekend that would suit him, so if he comes out of this okay he could go there. He's won four times at the Curragh before. He's very versatile and can run over six, seven or a mile. Hopefully he can go on from here.
John James Feane
I thought he would come on for the run today. He ran a little behind the bridle and was a bit rusty but David gave him a grand ride. There is a handicap at the Curragh next weekend that would suit him, so if he comes out of this okay he could go there. He's won four times at the Curragh before. He's very versatile and can run over six, seven or a mile. Hopefully he can go on from here.
John James Feane
After race at Curragh Sat, 16th Jul, 2016 (1st)
He loves the Curragh. He was very quiet at Fairyhouse but he lights up when he comes here. He's a fantastic horse for us. David Simmonson gave him a great ride. We haven't claimed off him for a long time and he's been running consistently. I thought our chance had gone with the rain last night, as he likes it quick but he stuck at it well. He's in the big seven furlong handicap at Galway but will need quick ground. He has run well in it before. If the ground holds up we'll have a crack at it.
Sabrina J Harty
He loves the Curragh. He was very quiet at Fairyhouse but he lights up when he comes here. He's a fantastic horse for us. David Simmonson gave him a great ride. We haven't claimed off him for a long time and he's been running consistently. I thought our chance had gone with the rain last night, as he likes it quick but he stuck at it well. He's in the big seven furlong handicap at Galway but will need quick ground. He has run well in it before. If the ground holds up we'll have a crack at it.
Sabrina J Harty
After race at Curragh Sat, 18th Jul, 2015 (1st)
I'm delighted with him. I actually thought our other horse (Breathe Easy) might turn the tables on him today. He's a specialist seven-furlong horse. He's an absolute legend and keeps improving and improving. He's a super little horse. He's in at Galway in the seven-furlong handicap, in which he was fourth last year. Hopefully he keeps getting decent ground. It worked out lovely for him today and Pat gave him a great ride.
Sabrina J Harty
I'm delighted with him. I actually thought our other horse (Breathe Easy) might turn the tables on him today. He's a specialist seven-furlong horse. He's an absolute legend and keeps improving and improving. He's a super little horse. He's in at Galway in the seven-furlong handicap, in which he was fourth last year. Hopefully he keeps getting decent ground. It worked out lovely for him today and Pat gave him a great ride.
Sabrina J Harty
After race at Curragh Sun, 28th Jun, 2015 (1st)
He won this race last year but was 12lb higher today. He's a little legend and is the most consistent horse in training. He was quite keen and fresh but is so laidback at home on the gallops. He loves the Curragh. He ran great at Galway last year in a Premier Handicap behind three English horses. I'd love to have a yard full of ones like him.
Sabrina J Harty
He won this race last year but was 12lb higher today. He's a little legend and is the most consistent horse in training. He was quite keen and fresh but is so laidback at home on the gallops. He loves the Curragh. He ran great at Galway last year in a Premier Handicap behind three English horses. I'd love to have a yard full of ones like him.
Sabrina J Harty
After race at Dundalk Fri, 27th Feb, 2015 (1st)
He was so fresh in the stable yard today and is a very intelligent horse. He was robbed the last day with the draw, and is ultra consistent. He ups his game when you want him to and is so easy to train. He'll get a little holiday now. He deserves it.
Sabrina J Harty
He was so fresh in the stable yard today and is a very intelligent horse. He was robbed the last day with the draw, and is ultra consistent. He ups his game when you want him to and is so easy to train. He'll get a little holiday now. He deserves it.
Sabrina J Harty
After race at Roscommon Mon, 9th Jun, 2014 (1st)
He is as hard as nails. He had two dinners last night and he was still shouting at me for more when I fed the others. Food and sleep he is a typical man!
Sabrina J Harty
He is as hard as nails. He had two dinners last night and he was still shouting at me for more when I fed the others. Food and sleep he is a typical man!
Sabrina J Harty
After race at Dundalk Fri, 15th Nov, 2013 (1st)
He so deserved that. He has been so unlucky for about his last five or six runners, and he reared a bit coming out of the stalls today. He is a very fresh horse and he was like a maniac at home yesterday. He is small but he is built like a tank and he is very gutsy. All he does is eats and sleeps. This was to be his last run before we gave him a break and gelded him. His owner is Laurence Dempsey from Edenderry, and he bought him very cheaply (€3,200 at Tattersalls in September 2011), and I'm delighted for him as he is a great supporter.
Sabrina J Harty
He so deserved that. He has been so unlucky for about his last five or six runners, and he reared a bit coming out of the stalls today. He is a very fresh horse and he was like a maniac at home yesterday. He is small but he is built like a tank and he is very gutsy. All he does is eats and sleeps. This was to be his last run before we gave him a break and gelded him. His owner is Laurence Dempsey from Edenderry, and he bought him very cheaply (€3,200 at Tattersalls in September 2011), and I'm delighted for him as he is a great supporter.
Sabrina J Harty
After race at Dundalk Fri, 8th Feb, 2013 (1st)
That was a surprise. Everyone that's ridden him has said that it's a bit quick for him here and that he wouldn't be at his best until he hits the turf. He's a bit backward and he didn't come in until July last year. All he does is eats and sleeps. He's pretty small, only about 15 hands but he seems to enjoy his racing. It was his first handicap and I thought he'd need the experience but he stays well and kept at it.
Sabrina J Harty
That was a surprise. Everyone that's ridden him has said that it's a bit quick for him here and that he wouldn't be at his best until he hits the turf. He's a bit backward and he didn't come in until July last year. All he does is eats and sleeps. He's pretty small, only about 15 hands but he seems to enjoy his racing. It was his first handicap and I thought he'd need the experience but he stays well and kept at it.
Sabrina J Harty
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