GOOD LUCK HAPPY

STARSPANGLEDBANNER was trained by Leon Corstens in Australia, and landed G1 Caulfield Guineas and Oakleigh Plate with Daniel Nikolic on board. He was purchased by Coolmore and under Aidan O'Brien’s handling afterwards. After settled in Ireland, STARSPANGLEDBANNER claimed Golden Jubilee Stakes and July Cup with Johnny Murtagh in the saddle and made him became a champion sprinter in both European and Australia. He joined the Coolmore’s stallion roster after retirement but he was sent to second tier stud farm due to his low pregnancy rate. However, his next generations brought some surprise to Coolmore with victories among Royal Ascot races and STARSPANGLEDBANNER made his return. As of now, 59 runners won the black type contests including four-time G1 winner STATE OF REST. CALIFORNIA SPANGLE and BEAUTY ETERNAL are his representatives in HK. His service fee is EUR€ 45,000 in 2025.GOOD LUCK HAPPY was purchased by trainer Ricky Yiu at NZD$ 200,000 in 2023 NZB Ready To Run Sale where he finished 200M in 10.67s during the breeze up run. Same sire runners ran on well in sprint events while his dam GETEMHEL is half-sister of former HK runner, Ricky Yiu-trained EXCELLENT CHARIOT who collected 3 wins at 1200M and the mare herself recorded 5 wins from 1000M to 1140M in Victoria. The bay gelding was found lame left hind in March while he should be most suited from 1200M to 1600M.