Happy My Way, 5, Dies
Sagamore Farn and Mel Paikoff's Happy My Way, a grade III-winning gelding by Wilko, was put down following a slab fracture that could not be repaired. The 5-year-old ran fifth Aug. 1 in a stakes race at Mountaineer.
Happy My Way
- Bay Gelding
- Born 2010
- FL-Bred
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Happy My Way with Joe Bravo wins the Maryland Sprint Handicap (gr. III) at Pimlico on May 17, 2014 in Baltimore, Md. MDSprint1 image 383 photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Joe Bravo on Happy My Way after winning the Maryland Sprint Handicap at Pimlico on May 17, 2014.
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Happy My Way streaked wire to wire in the $150,000 Grade III Maryland Sprint Handicap presented by Jagermeister at Pimlico Race Course, securing his first graded stakes score and building a three-race winning streak.
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Happy My Way wins the 2014 Sir Shackleton Stakes.
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Happy My Way wins the 2014 Sir Shackleton Stakes.
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Happy My Way wins the 2014 Sir Shackleton Stakes.
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Happy My Way wins the 2014 Sir Shackleton Stakes.
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Happy My Way wins the 2014 Sir Shackleton Stakes.
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Happy My Way wins the 2014 Sir Shackleton Stakes.
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Happy My Way runs away with the Maryland Sprint Handicap.
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Connections
| Trainer | Joseph F. Orseno |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Joe Bravo |
| Owner | Sagamore Farm and Paikoff, Mel |
| Breeder | Mayo West Farm & Liam Benson |
Pedigree
| Happy My Way View Five-Cross Pedigree | Wilko | Awesome Again |
| Native Roots (IRE) | ||
| Holy Queen | Holy Bull | |
| Yes My Queen |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMMAY2012 Hip 512 |
Two-year-old | Hidden Brook Farm, agent | Mayo West Farm | $23,000 |
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