2013 NCHA Futurity

Heath Sinclair rode David and Lisa Kennedy's, Boons Highlite to score 142 with an aggregate score of 276 in the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds. The 40th annual Futurity "promises to be a standout event with a record number of entries and a total prize purse exceeding $700,000.

Today the last 30 horses of the 135 field completed their second qualifying round of the Open Futurity. First out was Steve Felton riding his own Tell N Ted to score 141.5 with an aggregate score of 260.5 in the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds.

Geoffrey Sheehan rode Thomas Sheehan', Kitty Pie to score 137 in the second round of the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds, for three year olds at their first show.

Gary Bellenfant rode the Densley and Williams' nomination of Hydi Turpentine to score 140 with an aggregate score of 281 in the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds. All horses scoring 282.5 move into next Sunday's final, horses scoring 280.5 to 282 can elect to go into a wild card ride off tomorrow with the top three moving into the final making 25 horses.

Jamie Creek rode Mannerim Down's, Duck Under My Chaps to score 140 with an aggregate score of 280 in the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds.

Rob Hodgman rode the Higgins and McGregor nomination of Just For Thehellof It to score 138 with an aggregate score of 279.5 in the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds.

Peter Shumack rode his own Fancy Lil Kitten to score 141.5 in the first round but a 0 today in the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds.

Lincoln Veraart rode his own Guns Of Roses to score 138 with an aggregate score of 276 in the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds.

Todd Graham who is having a wonderful show, rode Jacqueline Dudley's, Flash Drive to score 144 with an aggregate score of 287 to move into the finals of the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity.

Jason Leitch rode the Saunders and Tahu nomination of MC Blue Gun to score 142 with an aggregate score of 286 in the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds. This is another conbination to move into the finals.

Luke Bennett rode Emdee Enterprise's MCV Peptos Stylish Rumba to score 125 with an aggregate score of 248 in the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds.

Matt Barbour rode Jeff Eddie's Boontown Blues to score 132 with an aggregate score of 267 in the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds.

Todd Graham scored a very respectable 149 points to finish second in the 2013 NCHA Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity aboard his own No Moore One Moore.

A busy Corey Holden rode the Erin Park nomination of Erin Smooth Talk to score 143.5 with an aggregate score of 282.5 in the Bayer Imax Gold Tamarang Open Futurity qualifying rounds, to just make it through to the final.

Dean Holden rode Greg Joliffe's, Lady Bob Rio to score 128 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 278.

Dean Rogan rode his own Clover Mile High for 133 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 256.

Dean Holden rode S and M Honey's, Chilli Cat in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby, unfortunately they failed to score today. Over the 11 days of the Championships, 5000 head of cattle are used and picking the wrong one can be costly.

Peter Kennedy rode Dean Beath's, Winderadeen Ducati to score 142 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 281. This combination moves into the 15 horse final next Sunday to compete for the $40,000 first prize.

Glenn Jones rode Terry and Caroline Elliott's, Peptos Rose Patch to score 133 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 264.

Jamie Creek riding Truclass QHS' Truclass Cougar scored 137 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 275.

Yves Cousinard rode Guy Monvoison's, Oakes Ricocet to score 139 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 272.

Scott Campbell rode his own and Kim Campbell's, A Little Tuppulence (ET) to score 145 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 289 for third place. With a clean slate final everyone has a chance.

Dean Bradley rode his own Shesa Skillycat to score 137 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 273 at the 40th NCHA Annual Futurity.

Frank Green riding Michael Sypher's, Play Rey, scored 0 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 138. In this sport even the best can score a 0 and that fact keeps a friendly spirit amongst the competitors.

Steve Byrne rode his own Redlightcat to score 137 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 275.

Corey Holden rode Greg and Tracey Clavarino's, EP Sophisticated Oak to score 137 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 278 and just miss the 279 cut off for the final..

On his Tamworth debut, James Parker is making a great start. James rode his Currell Porcha TR to win the first qualifing round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with a score of 146 and today scored 143.5 for second place after the qualifying rounds.

Ian Bush rode Sharon Bush's, Stylish Lady Lena to score 144 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 284 and move into next Sundays final. Over the next week, qualifying rounds for the remaining aged, open and non-pro events are conducted before all the finals next weekend.

Wayne Hinder rode Peter Fraser's, Acres Smart Cat to score 138 in the second qualifying round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby with an aggregate score of 270.

Phil Dawson rode Lenore Holborow-Harvey's, Reyduckulous by Stylish Rey to score 144 1/2 in the first round of the SDP Buffalo Ranch Open Derby and 147 in the second to head into the 15 horse final in first place.