TRACY BARTON HAS THE “WINNING HAND” AT THE ROYAL FLUSH CUTTING
The MCHA held the 6th Annual Royal Flush Cutting August 26th – 29th at the Red Horse Ranch in Fergus Falls, MN. The $10,000 Added Limited Aged Events had two go rounds each paying 25% of the total purse and 50% in the finals. There were 19 entries in the 3 Year Old Open Futurity with a total purse of $9,478.21. Tracy Barton rode Chinas Instant Light, owned by Janet Yeatts to the win with a score of 145 earning $2,534.92, a NCHA Bronze trophy, and a custom made silver buckle headstall. Wayne Czisny was a close second, scoring a 144 on Perfect Pepto Smart owned by Duwayne Andresen, Weatherford, TX.
It was last year’s 3 Year Old Open winner, Starlight Chex, that came back to win the 4 Year Old Open Derby. Owned by North Ridge Ranch and ridden by Tracy Barton, Starlight Chex earned $2,359.99 and a custom made silver buckle headstall. There were 14 entries riding for a total purse of $7,684.01. Tracy Barton also rode the Reserve Champion, Mini Mes Mercedes, owned by Arlyn Rustad, Walters, MN.
The 4 Year Old Non Pro Derby had 12 entries and a total purse of $6,560.00. Jim Halligan, Pierre, SD laid out nice runs in both go rounds and the finals to claim the win on Whose Izzy and earn $2,460.00. Jim also received a custom made silver buckle headstall. Ken Boyle from Lawton, IA took second on Smooth As Sammie Jo.
In the Open Classic, Tracy Barton, played his final card and marked a 148 on Kittyote Cat for owner Dr. Jim Oneil, Orlean, VA. There were 8 entries competing for the total purse of $4,919.65. The Reserve Champion was High Brow Madonna, ridden by Bob Janssen, Rush City, MN and owned by Mark and Patti Blackwell, Delano, MN.
The Non Pro Classic had 10 entries competing for a total purse of $5,467.03. Snazzy Easter Bunny ridden by Libby Bowman, Simpsonville, KY had a great run in the finals scoring a 148. Libby collected $1,799.56 for the win and a custom made silver buckle headstall. Scott Churchill, Jordan, MN had a nice run Marmolaker to finish second.
The headstalls were made by Skyline Gold & Silversmiths of Lincoln, CA. The Reserve Champions all received Cutter Collection pads. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone that supported the Royal Flush Cutting.
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