2015 NCHA Australian Cutting Futurity

There is always plenty of action in the arena of the NCHA Futurity. The other option is to visit one of the vast numbers of trade stands selling everything you could imagine and a few things you may not have thought of like a toilet roll made out of a spur.

Todd Graham rode Cameron and Hayley Turner's, exciting mare Spins Gypsy Queen to score 142.5 in the first round of the Derby.

Jonathon Dudley riding Wayne Brown's, Pepto Bar Oak scored 139 in the first round of the Derby.

Victorian proffessional trainer, Corey Holden rode the Warren and Bradley nomination A One Hes My Boy to score 132 in the first round of the Derby.

Scott Johnston produced a really good performance on Jenny McVilly's, Royal CD Moon Pepto to score 145 in the first round of the Derby.

Amelia Tonkin rode the Servin and Tonkin nomination World Series Cat to score 142 in the first round of the Derby.

The little black cows proved very difficult today. Phil Dawson rode Lenore Holborow-Harvey's Duce of Earl in the first round of the Derby. Former hack rider Lenore is thrilled that her former horse, Dream Chaser has been inducted into the NCHA Horse Hall of Fame this year.

Professional trainer Jason Leitch was one of the many who had trouble with the little black cows, riding Darren and Jenny Rafton's, Dual N Dainty (IMP).

During each 2.30 minute run, the rider must do one deep cut and at least one other cut. Picking the right cow can be vital. Unfortunately Scott Campbell riding Peter and Michelle Bear's, Haystack Cat did not pick will during their run in the Futurity.

Graham Amos riding Colin Morris', Delrio-Al Torque scored 144.6 in the first go round of the Futurity. All horses have another chance to make the final in round two, two scores over 140 are normally needed.

Lindsey Wheatley rode her own and husband Aaron's, Dara Hykicking Review to score 140 in round one of the Futurity.

Trent Smith riding Paul and Katrina Poole's, Metallic CD scored 129 in round one of the Futurity.

Paul Webb riding Sandi Webb's colt, Cat N Black was one of the many competitors that lost their cow during round one of the Futurity,

South Australian, Ben Loades rode Kylie Kemp's, Intricat Chilli in the first round of the Futurity.

Corey Holden rode Erin Park Stud's, Erin Reyl Class in the first round of the Futurity.

James Hodgeman rode R and M Hodgman's, EB S Snow Thistle to score 141 in round one of the Futurity.

Mat Oakley scored 130 in round one of the Futurity, riding Diamond S P/L's, Kitty Leonado.

Denise MacCallum-Campey rode G and J MacCallums good looking mare, Mc Nikita Lynx in round one of the Futurity.

Pete Kennedy rode J and J Knowles, colt This Cats Playin to score 138 in round one of the Futurity.

Mark Buttsworth who is successful both in the cutting pen and the campdraft arena, today scored 145 riding his own colt Almora Peps Double Rey in round one of the Futurity.

Queenslander Jackson Gray rode Sunkissed QHS', One To Be Proud Of to score 135 in round one of the Futurity.

Sidney Myer rode his mare Yulgilbar Easy Play by the champion leading sire Playboy Roy to score 136 in round one of the Futurity.

Rob Hodgman rode Andrew Murphy's colt, TR Fancy Rey in round one of the Futurity.

Scott McNaughton rode Luke Evans' Petes A Royelle Rey in round one of the Futurity.

Phil Dawson rode Brad and Briony Comiskey's, mare Freckles Tex to score 144 in round one of the Derby, a class for four year olds.

Todd Graham rode Peakvale Performance Horses', Driving Miss Dreamer to score 146 in the first round of the Derby.

Master horseman, Frank Green rode Mark Hinman's, mare Present A Rey to score 143.5 in the first round of the Derby.

Todd Graham riding Dave Kennedy's, GB Mrs Gumb to score 141 in the first round of the Derby.

Last years Non Pro Futurity winners, Sharon Bush's, Moms Stylish Doll ridden by Ian Bush scored 146 in the first round of the Derby, and remains one of the leaders going into round two.

Daniel Lithgow rode Kerry Harrold's, Talafa Reydox to score 142 in the first round of the Derby.