Based on his recent form, Happyisashappydoes appears to be the next runner who could make a big move upward on First Dude’s $200,000 list. The 5-year-old gelding bred by Eddy R. and Linda Martinez is a newcomer on the list, and with the $14,400 check owner Linda Martinez received for his latest score at Presque Isle Downs, he’s currently No. 32 with earnings of $219,120.
Little-known Martina Rojas was aboard Happyisashappydoes for the mile and 70-yard trip over the all-weather surface and she took him wire-to-wire, winning by two lengths in 1:38.99 while carrying high-weight of 125 pounds, and paying $3.80 It was worth $14,400 and marked the sixth time that he’s reached 100 or more in the Equibase ‘E’ speed figure department. He’s won two in a row, is 3-2-0 in his last five, and 7-7-1 in 23 starts lifetime.