Abilene Spectacular (1993-2016)
Top 10 Open Horses
1) Merada Clone (98G), $63,411
2) Cherry Chex Dually (04M), $61,220
3) Mr Beamon (98G), $60,275
4) Sister CD (02G), $59,291
5) Laredo Blue (00S), $58,444
6) Copaspepto (03G), $55,831
7) Rockin By Choice (01S), $55,117
8) Chiquita Pistol (99M), $53,629
9) Quintan Blue (01M), $50,792
10) Metallic Cat (05S), $50,160
Top 10 Open Riders
1) Matt Gaines, Weatherford, TX, $537,947
2) Lloyd Cox, Marietta, OK, $469,206
3) Paul Hansma, Weatherford, TX, $384,276
4) Tag Rice, Crowley, TX, $307,630
5) Boyd Rice, Weatherford, TX, $293,738
6) Phil Rapp, Weatherford, TX, $290,654
7) Shannon Hall, Commanche, OK, $269,887
8) Clint Allen, Weatherford, TX, $261,067
9) Kobie Wood, Stephenville, TX, $245,749
10) Ed Flynn, Lipan, TX, $227,219
Top 10 Non-Pro Horses
1) Shakin Flo (94M), $34,685
2) Swinging Little Gal (97M), $26,121
3) Dizzy Lizzy Girl (10M), $26,087
4) Tap O Lena (90M), $25,866
5) Jerryoes (98G), $24,935
6) Spots Hot (01S), $24,428
7) Reyann Hickory (02M), $22,080
8) Uno Palomino DNA (95G), $21,930
9) Sister CD (02G), $21,858
10) Candybag (01M), $212,437
Top 10 Non-Pro Riders
1) Mary Ann Rapp, Weatherford, TX, $237,418
2) Dustin Adams, Springtown, TX, $148,067
3) Sandy Bonelli, Petaluma, CA, $131,349
4) Paula Wood, Stephenville, TX, $99,510
5) Phil Rapp, Weatherford, TX, $96,932
6) Chad Bushaw, Weatherford, TX, $96,572
7) Elizabeth Queen, Allendale, SC, $96,147
8) Lindy Ashlock, Abilene, TX, $93,562
9) Alycia Bellenfant, De Leon, TX, $85,113
10) Kyle Manion, Aubrey, TX, $76,573
Top 10 Breeders
1) Jack Waggoner & Susan Ferguson, Bridgeport, TX, $528,725
2) Phil & Mary Ann Rapp, Weatherford, TX, $294,638
3) Bar H Ranche, Weatherford, TX, $263,706
4) Slate River Ranch, Weatherford, TX, $192,600
5) Walton’s Rocking W Ranch, Mineral Wells, TX, $179,453
6) Double Dove Ranch, Benbrook, TX, $156,972
7) Tommy Manion Inc., Aubrey, TX, $154,162
8) Oxbow Ranch, Weatherford, TX, $141,744
9) Linda Holmes, Longmont, CO, $138,857
10) Jerry Durant, Weatherford, TX, $137,467
Top 10 Owners
1) Phil & Mary Ann Rapp, Weatherford, TX, $461,729
2) Skip & Elizabeth Queen, Allendale, SC, $313,909
3) Jack Waggoner & Susan Ferguson, Bridgeport, TX, $248,156
4) Rock Creek Ranch, Weatherford, TX, $199,562
5) Walton’s Rocking W Ranch, Millsap, TX, $193,906
6) Lonnie & Barbara Allsup, Clovis, NM, $192,591
7) David & Stacie McDavid, Fort Worth, TX, $185,746
8) Dustin & Deena Adams, Springtown, TX, $179,049
9) Slate River Ranch, Weatherford, TX, $160,192
10) Kobie & Paula Wood, Stephenville, TX, $159,721
Top 10 Sires
1) High Brow Cat, $1,956,806
2) Dual Rey, $901,674
3) Peptoboonsmal, $736,352
4) Smart Little Lena, $709,466
5) Dual Pep, $447,207
6) Freckles Playboy, $437,845
7) Smooth As A Cat, $385,049
7) Peppy San Badger, $358,294
9) CD Olena, $297,364
10) Grays Starlight, $271,404
Top 10 Dams
1) The Smart Look, $127,254
2) Playboys Ruby, $100,808
3) Little Baby Sister, $86,425
4) Miss Echo Wood, $78,091
5) Amanda Stargun, $77,736
6) Miss Martini Play, $76,338
7) Bueno Chex Dually, $75,704
8) Lilly Dual, $72,180
9) Smart Little Easter, $70,350
10) Autumn Boon, $69,796
Abilene Spectacular History (1993-2016)
Year / Location / Entries / Added / Total Purse
1993, Abilene, TX, 413, $120,001, $499,313
1994, Abilene, TX, 263, $121,474, $353,104
1995, Abilene, TX, 338, $101,000, $414,555
1996, Abilene, TX, 280, $101,998, $340,758
1997, Abilene, TX, 283, $101,560, $360,019
1998, Abilene, TX, 472, $102,000, $531,449
1999, Abilene, TX, 530, $117,000, $598,437
2000, Abilene, TX, 527, $101,536, $576,597
2001, Abilene, TX, 622, $120,004, $685,337
2002, Abilene, TX, 660, $147,641, $715,607
2003, Abilene, TX, 673, $125,001, $722,403
2004, Abilene, TX, 682, $140,000, $727,161
2005, Abilene, TX, 783, $180,000, $836,785
2006, Abilene, TX, 706, $135,000, $752,538
2007, Abilene, TX, 713, $202,000 $882,052
2008, Abilene, TX, 789, $205,000, $820,042
2009, Abilene, TX, 834, $195,000, $876,683
2010, Abilene, TX, 548, $241,000, $679,756
2011, Abilene, TX, 566, $228,000, $674,305
2012, Abilene, TX, 640, $253,000, $737,887
2013, Abilene, TX, 645, $264,000, $709,265
2014, Abilene, TX, 572, $215,000, $597,721
2015, Abilene, TX, 531, $190,000, $613,504
2016, Abilene, TX, 627, $157,000, $596,757
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