Futurity & Buster

As expected it took a 211 to advance to the Futurity's 2nd go. 128 horses today and 129 tomorrow. One of my favorites, Hottish, in the first bunch. There are hords of nice horses and just a pleasure to watch them all. In the semis is when you really get a feel for `em and you can start a more accurate prediction.

The Futurity Champions Cup, with 32 former Champions divided in three age groups, were held last night. There was no webcast unfortunately but by all accounts it was a very special night.
Winning the younger category was Austin Shepard on his Futurity Champ High Brow CD scoring a 230. The mid age group was won by Jody Galyean on Auspicious Cat borroughed from Ed Dufurrena, also posting a 230. The Legacy division was won by Dennis Funderberg. A standing ovation and crazed crowd met legend Buster Welsh who rode Austin Shepards Bet Hesa Cat to reserv behind Funderberg. Many believed Buster would just ride through the herd but Buster, 83 years young, cut and threw down his hand and the crowd went wild! A 221 got him a 2nd place. Buster & Bet Hesa Cat