[2] He also won the Adios Pace beating Columbia George in a race-off[3] and the Shapiro Stakes at Hollywood Park[4] At his last race start he finished second behind Laverne Hanover in the American Classic against older pacers.
Jate Lobell, Rocknroll Hanover, Western Ideal and The Panderosa are all sires tracing back to him through his sons.
[6] Most Happy Fella was also the sire of $1m earner Troublemaker and notable mares Silk Stockings and Tarport Hap.
[1] Most Happy Fella died in December 1983 aged 16 at Blue Chip Farm[7] where he had stood for his whole stud career.
[8] His sons and daughters had earned $55 million at the time of his death which made him the all-time leading sire regardless of breed.