The West Texas Futurity Amateur finals showcased the 4-, 5- and 6-year-old standouts in the showpen on Aug. 19 in Amarillo, Texas.
4-Year-Old Unlimited Amateur
Rider: German Lugo
Lifetime earnings: $93,552
Horse: Mamas Stylish Sophie
14M (One Time Pepto x Stylish Amanda x Docs Stylish Oak)
Lifetime earnings: $63,608
Owner: German Lugo, Gainville, Texas
Breeder: Mama’s Ranch LLC, Mesa, Arizona
Score: 217
Total earned: $3,500
5/6-Year-Old Unlimited Amateur
Rider: Hydie McAlister
Lifetime earnings: $138,662
Horse: Amens Smooth Freckle
13M (Smooth As A Cat x Frecklesareinstyle x Docs Stylish Oak)
Lifetime earnings: $26,743
Owner: Hydie McAlister, Houston, Texas
Breeder: Cows And Horses Etc., Rancho Santa Fe, California
Score: 218
Total earned: $4,000
4-Year-Old $50,000 Amateur
Rider: Charles Russel Bushaw
Lifetime earnings: $65,892
Horse: Bittersweet
14M (Metallic Cat x Miss Sea Rey x Dual Rey)
Lifetime earnings: $160,250
Owner: Crown Ranch LP, Weatherford, Texas
Breeder: Marilyn Jo Franz, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Score: 216.5
Total earned: $3,900
5/6-Year-Old $50,000 Amateur
Rider: Charles Russel Bushaw
Lifetime earnings: $65,492
Horse: Velvets Revolver
12G (WR This Cats Smart x Velvets Best Shot x Playgun)
Lifetime earnings: $226,968
Owner: Crown Ranch LP, Weatherford, Texas
Breeder: Michael Hancock, Spotsylvania, Virginia
Score: 222
Total earned: $3,500
