| Jason Leitch wins 2010 NCHA Open Futurity. | |
| This years Open Futurity final had everything and will remain in my memory for a long time to come. At times you could hear a pin drop in the ALEC arena as the tension mounted, at other times you couldn't hear the siren over the crowd. | |
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| First up Jason Leitch riding Rackatazz ..... | |
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| Score .... 141 EBs Mitown and Rob Hodgeman scored 131 | |
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Next up Dean Holden and Playin Moore |
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| 128 ...... | |
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| Phil Dawson riding Duck N Dulce was up next...... | |
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| They score 146 ... Game On ... | |
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| John Mitchell riding Rooster Lena ..... | |
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| 141 Shane Crawford next up. | |
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| riding full brother to Tassas Gold Fever, Spinnies Goldfever scores 127 | |
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This pair turned a lot of heads this week and there was talk that Jonathan Dudley and Rockin In Style had what it takes. |
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| 143 Next up Todd Graham ..... | |
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Aboard Peptos Pistol |
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| They scored 137 | |
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Phil Dawson on his last ride for the Futurty, Jazzalena. |
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| 140 ..... | |
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Last out in the first herd, Todd Graham again this time riding Mummas Stylish Gift. |
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They thrilled the crowd .... |
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| But not the judges ..... 135 | |
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| Jason Leitch aboard Yulgilbar Wildcat ....... 142 | |
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Always entertaining, Frank Green riding Justice Is Coming. |
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 .......140.5 |
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| Next up Ian Merrick riding Winderadeen Kitty Acres .... new leaders 148 | |
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Sentimental favorite Heath Sinclair was up next. |
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riding Rob and Collette Greers Reys Little Dreamer the judges gave a 144.5 |
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Phil Webb and BFP Bank On Time .... 133 |
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Next up Jason Leitch and Winderadeen Whiskey Cat. |
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There was no disputing this was going to be a big score. The crowd loved it .... Jason Loved it ... |
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| 150! Robert Mackay | |
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aboard Peptos Pistolena score... 146. |
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| Luke Lyons and Cat O Ninetails 143 .... Wayne Beaumann set the crowd alight.... | |
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riding Linkafex this was going to be a good score, but was it going to be enough? |
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| . ......149 With the title in the bag Jason wasn't finished yet | |
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riding Senorsil Fire N Ice he scores 147.5 |
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| Jason Leitch has just won his first NCHA Futurity title. | |
| If anyone still thinks that the new ALEC stadium lacks atmosphere, they didn't see the 2010 NCHA Open Futurity Final. | |
