who won the cotton stakes

Futurity Open Champion Craig Thompson (right), pictured with Attamilliondollarcat's owner Robert Tieperman and loper Tenaya Lord

The Cotton Stakes, held in West Monroe, La., crowned a new Futurity Open Champion on Thursday, Sept. 11. Known for his talent aboard 3-year-olds, it came as no surprise when Craig Thompson topped the class riding Attamilliondollarcat.