Smart Stylish Cat, by WR This Cats Smart, claimed 220 points and the Classic reserve title with Matt Miller, for Cynthia Villa, Reno, Nev. Short Drive, by Hydrive Cat, was Derby reserve champion with 220.5 points under Michael Cooper, for Rose Valley Ranch, Weatherford, Tex.
Six-year-old Once In A Blu Boon, winner of the 2103 Cattlemen’s Classic, collected $13,500 for this year’s win, which boosted his lifetime earnings to $202,284. Five-year-old Smart Stylish Cat nearly quadrupled her previous earnings with a $11,992 check for second. Her previous limited age event earnings came as a finalist (11th) in the 2103 Cotton Stakes.
Five-year-old geldings I Spot, by Starlights Gypsy, and Desire A Lil Pepto, by Sweet Lil Pepto, tied for third place in the Classic, with 218 points. I Spot was shown for Rocking MK Farm, Weatherford, Tex., by Tony Piggott; Lee Francois was aboard Desire A Lil Pepto for Reagan Lancaster, Pilot Point, Tex.
Two Smart A Cat, by WR This Cats Smart, and Wise Kat, by Cat N The Hat, tied with 218 points for third place in the Derby. Two Smart A Cat was shown by R.L. Chartier, for Ron Bailey, Alberta, Canada. Wise Kat was ridden by John Mitchell, for Nelson Knight, Weatherford, Tex.
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