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Father enjoys son's helping hand
Web-posted 01/27/10
Austin Shepard had his hands full getting his horses ready for the Classic Open first go-round Sunday. That's when his 8-year-old son, Cade, stepped into help. Aboard Playin Witha Cat, Austin Shepard marked 215 to add to his earlier 220 and qualify for the finals.
Virginian makes most of first run
Web-posted 01/27/10
The extremely busy Glade Knight flew into town for just two runs in the Augusta Futurity. He made his trip worthwhile after his first one Tuesday afternoon. Knight and Playin N Fancy Smart scored 221 to tie for second place in the Classic Non-Pro first go-round.
Futurity Open Go-Round #2
Web-posted 01/27/10
Working orders are listed by working order, rider name, rider's hometown, and horse name.
First go-round victory helps validate Smooth O 'Toole
Web-posted 01/26/10
Jason Clark was unsure whether Smooth O'Toole's performance last month was valid. He got his answer Monday.Clark and Smooth O'Toole marked 219 to win the first go-round of the Futurity Open at James Brown Arena.
Classic Non-Pro Go Round #1
Web-posted 01/26/10
Working orders are listed by working order, rider name, rider's hometown, and horse name
Results and working orders
Web-posted 01/25/10
Working orders are listed by working order, rider name, rider's hometown, and horse name
Win recorded by Venezuelan
Web-posted 01/23/10
Luis De Armas' long day ended in fine fashion. After winning the morning go-round of the $100,000 Amateur for 5/6-Year-Olds, the first-time Augusta Futurity competitor capped off his evening with another special run.
Girl pockets victory on keeper
Web-posted 01/23/10
Ricky Pardue said they were looking for a horse last summer. Nicole Sutton said she was just riding horses. No matter what really happened, Sutton found her a mare, a keeper. Sutton continued to spoil Teninos Little Rebel following their winning run in the Area 18 Youth Scholarship finals.
Futurity schedule
Web-posted 01/22/10
Morning events begin at 9. All events held at James Brown Arena, unless noted.
Look of a winner
Web-posted 01/22/10
Brett Davis, riding Grandpaws Playgirl, posted one of the top marks last year with a score of 223 to win the Classic Open finals at the 2009 Augusta Futurity. The horse is owned by Leon Lewis.
Making their mark
Web-posted 01/22/10
Futurity judges have the arduous task of sitting in the Baker Tower about 10 feet above the red clay, watching run after run.
Event to strive to be best ever
Web-posted 01/05/10
The 31st annual Augusta Futurity will be the best one yet, show chairman William S. Morris III promised Monday.
Still on a roll in the Garden City
Web-posted 02/02/09
Every time Phil and Mary Ann Rapp return to Augusta, they always make time for their favorite Broad Street restaurant.
Brooks earns first victory in Augusta
Web-posted 02/01/09
Kix Brooks couldn't be with his wife, Barbara, on Saturday evening. The country superstar, one half of Brooks & Dunn, was en route to an AC/DC concert.
Veteran wins first Champions event
Web-posted 01/31/09
Before competing in the inaugural Champions Challenge, Austin Shepard decided to switch up horses. It's a move he wouldn't regret Friday evening.
Futurity Open Finals
Web-posted 01/31/09
Working orders are listed by working order, rider name, rider's hometown, and horse name
Texan's second chance pays off
Web-posted 01/30/09
Brett Davis and Grandpaws Playgirl averted disaster earlier in the week and made the most of their second chance.
Rider survives late draw again
Web-posted 01/29/09
When Elizabeth Queen saw her draw for the Classic Non-Pro second go-round, she immediately thought the worst.
Cowboys cut a rug
Web-posted 01/29/09
As if playing the violin isn't hard enough, Chris Denham of the band Coaltrain does it while riding the mechanical bull during the Futurity Dance at the Country Club on Washington Road.
Trainer takes big step toward title
Web-posted 01/28/09
Of all the big shows he's attended through the years, famed trainer Matt Gaines has yet to win Futurity Open titles at just two of them.
Rapp now believes in gelding
Web-posted 01/28/09
Mary Ann Rapp wasn't sold on the idea when her husband wanted to purchase a new horse three years ago.
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