By Ryan Smith  
Special To Ropers Sports News

CHOWCHILLA, CA – The 7th Annual C-N Futurity held at the Chowchilla Fairgrounds is officially in the books. The stakes were high as 93 futurity colts came out on December 10-11 to try to win a chunk of that $54,100 that was added in the futurity and side pot incentives. $31,500 of that was raised by the 76 stallions in the stallion auction that took place Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. The C-N Stallion Incentive Program also pays $11,340 of this back to the winners of the qualified colts along with the stallions in the Incentive Program. This year, 35% of the colts running were qualified in this incentive. 

Saturday’s futurity did not disappoint, with this go-round being one of the fastest in C-N Futurity history. Vicky Cook aboard Carmel Macciato knocked down a blazing 17.316 to take that first in the 1D spot winning $1,448. Lauren Crivier on IMA Six Zee Fame was close behind with a 17.517 collecting $1,086. Winning the 2D on Saturday was Jaimie Pearson on California Drift with a 18.317 wining $965.

On Sunday, the crowd was sitting on the edge of their seats as they watched and waited to see who would emerge victorious and take the 2016 C-N Futurity Championship title. Though 93 colts and jockeys did their best to outrun the Temecula cowgirl, only one could take first in the 1D average spot. Lauren Crivier and her great horse IMA Six Zee Fame posted a 17.866 to win the second go-round and secure the average win with a 35.382. Sheena Robbins and Heavenly took 2nd in the 1D in the second go with a 17.943. Cindy Lane and IMA Cash Bug on Fire took second in the 1D average with a 36.031. 

Lauren lined her pockets with more than $6,400 between the Futurity and C-N Stallion Incentive.  The 2D average was won by Hayley Campbell and Texas Share of Fame with a 37.436. Kailee Hamre and JS Bet Red took 2nd in the 2d average with a 37.478.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors because without them, this event would not be a success! Spurr Ranch, David Spurr, saddle sponsor; Golden Memorial, Ray Barragan, slot race sponsor; Future Fortunes, $10,000 to Incentive in Open; KS Cash N Fame; Triple Crown 100, $7,500 Incentive in Futurity; PESI WPRA, $5,000 Incentive in Futurity; C-N donated stallions; Jeff Freitas video (www.JFvideo.com); Nathan’s Diesel Service, added money in Open; Daryl and Mary Ann Smith; Shining P Performance Horses, Peyton Crowder; Performance Horse Stallions; Equine Body Basics by Adriana Correia; Double Shot Darlin Photography, Deb Mann; Jody Reese Designs; Grohl Ranch, Ron and Betty Grohl; Branco Ranch Furniture, Steve and Kathy Branco; Equine Dental Care, Melissa Schurr; Draw It Out, Peyton Crowder; Running F Quarter Horses, John and Janel Flook; Vetericyn, Gina Graham; Central Coast Trailers, Pam Wilken; Equine Business Consultant, Tonya Herbert; Claudia Henney; Pamela Scheer, Independent Distributor for Xyngular; K/C Performance Horses, Ken and Vicky Cook; Katie Anderson; Ashley and Stefani Hofman; Independent Insurance, Joye Mendez; Vicki Sabin; Sami Jo Morisoli; Hayle Gibson; Todd and Stacy Jampton, C-N Quarter Horses; Luther Construction, Lewis and Dana Luther; Lori Meneses Leather Work; Lame Away; Jeff and Stacy Freitas; Mon Ami Equestrian Services, Tracy Maurer; Rhinestone Cowgirl, Kelly Hale; DW Performance Horses, Deven Warren; Jones Ranch; Holman Performance Horses; Moore Therapy Services, Judy Moore; Sherry Zacher; Farnesi’s Restaurant; Alma Flea Market, Charlene Jespersen; Elverta Sudzy Paws, Kathy Davis; Brett and Christy Ward; Kathy’s Show Equipment, Stacy Dial; TKW Runaway Fame; First Down French; Marguerite Happy, WPRA; Lawrence Tractor; Peyton Crowder, beaded halters; Lubricyn, gift certificates; Purina, Angela Gramer, Super Sport gift certificates.

Now that we have thanked our sponsors, we would also like to extend our gratitude to all of the people that lended a helping hand. Forgive me if I am missing someone, because we are so grateful to you all. 

First off, we would like to thank Nathan Ornellas and Darrell Smith for driving the tractor all weekend and ensuring that our colts had the best ground possible for their first big weekend. 

Also, a huge thanks goes to Christy Ward and Maryann Smith for living in the office all weekend taking entries and handling paperwork. 

Regardless of technical issues that kept plaguing us, Deven Warren was able to still pull off running the office effectively. It is very commendable how he was able to manage such a stressful situation with grace and still get the job done. Also, we thank Deven’s office help, Danny Speer.

This year, we welcomed a new announcer to the C-N team. Ted Dwyer did an amazing job announcing the race and we loved having him! 

Deb Mann was present as the photographer at the C-N Futurity where she captured the great runs, the great horses, and the great memories that encompassed them. Jeff and Stacy Freitas were also there so that people would have an opportunity to purchase videos of their runs. 

Thank you to Anthony and Robert Sheer for setting barrels all weekend, to Trina and Mark Stephens for jumping in wherever they were needed, Brett Ward for stamping futurity numbers, Juan and Tony for working the gate, Janel Flook and Pamela Sheer for helping in the stallion auction, and everyone else who helped out! We appreciate each and every one of you and the race would not have run as smoothly without you all!

C-N Futurity 2016 may have just ended, but we are already looking forward to 8th Annual C-N California Futurity in 2017! Dates are already posted at www.cbarnquarterhorses.com. If you have any questions regarding the futurity or getting your stallion in the auction and incentive program, visit with Charleen Ornellas, Contact information on the website above. 

And since I was able to write the article this year, there is one more person who needs to be thanked who never gets named. A HUGE thank you to Charleen Ornellas. Everyone sees the well put-together product at the end, but not all of you get to witness the work that this woman puts in all year round to make sure that California has a top-notch futurity they can be proud of. So thank you Char, we are so appreciative for all that you do for this futurity- your efforts have not gone unnoticed. 

Results through fifth place:

Derby 1st go Sat.

1D: 1. Sami Jo Morisoli, MS Smart Starlight, 17.381, $504. 2. Maile Morehart, She Got The Guy, 17.388, $396. 3. Shannon Jones, Frenchmans Royal Guy, 17.554, $324. 4. Vicky Cook, Buds Famous Sun, 17.586, $252. 5. Katie Pascoe, JR Famous Player, 17.587, $180.

2D: 1. Erin Ricotti, HG Mamas Boy, 18.383, $336. 2. Shelley Holman, Im A Sassy Fling, 18.402, $264. 3. Taylor Arakelian, Famous French Simon, 18.465, $216. 4. Ann McGilchrist, California Fame, 18.483, $168. 5. Timmi Ward, Smoke N Win, 18.530, $120.

Derby Sunday

1D: 1. Shannon Jones, Frenchmans Royal Guy, 17.279, $504. 2. Katie Pascoe, JR Famous Player, 17.379. 3. Maile Morehart, She Got The Guy, 17.430, $324. 4. Miley Bunting, Coyote Howlin At The Moon, 17.656, $252. 5. Erin Ricotti, HG Buckshot, 17.685, $180.

2D: 1. Kate McKemy, Not Bad For A Girl, 18.286, $336. 2. Christina Richman, JL Red Gypsy, 18.302, $264. 3. Kathy Petska, Night Out Willy, 18.380. 4. Kathy Branco, Just N The NickofTime, 18.464, $168. 5. Timmi Ward, Smoke N Win, 18.486, $120.

Derby Average

1D: 1. Maile Morehart, She Got The Guy, 34.818. 2. Shannon Jones, Frenchmans Royal Guy, 34.833. 3. Katie Pascoe, JR Famous Player, 34.966. 4. Sami Jo Morisoli, Ms Smart Starlight, 35.073. 5. Kristin Weaver-Brown, ICU Four Socks, 35.534.

2D: 1. Britany Barnett, Crown Royal N 7, 36.890. 2. Kate McKemy, Not Bad For A Girl, 37.010. 3. Timmi Ward, Smoke N Win, 37.016. 4. Taylor Arakelian, Famous French Sixmoon, 37.025. 5. Kathy Petska, Night Out Willy, 37.121.

Futurity 1st Go Sat.

1D: 1. Vicky Cook, Carmel Macciato, 17.316, $1,448. 2. Lauren Crivier, IMA Six Zee Fame, 17.516, $1,086. 3. Randee Hedrick, QuickOne, 17.722, $941. 4. Cindy Lane, IMA Cash Bug On Fire, 17.809, $796. 5. Vicky Cook, Man Of Fame, 17.972, $724.

2D: Jamie Pearson, California Drift, 18.317, $965. 2. Britany Barnett, Cashen Checks, 18.332, $724. 3. Christina Gould, Natural Silver Rain, 18.340, $627. 4. Abby Michaelis, Frenchy Moves To Vegas, 18.394, $531. 5. Bethany Unruh, DSR Shameless, 18.415, $483.

Futurity Sunday

1D: 1. Lauren Crivier, IMA Six Zee Fame, 17.866, $1,448. 2. Sheena Robbins, Heavenly, 17.943, $1,086. 3. Bethany Unruh, DSR Shameless, 18.081, $941. 4. Timmi Ward, The Master FrenchMan, 18.115, $796. 5. Denise Madsen, Stevie Stinson, 18.177, $724.

2D: 1.Carolyn Reeves, CR Tiny French Charger, 18.872, $965. 2. Shelley Holman, Famously Rich, 18.905, $724. 3. Rena Elkins, Oklahoma Stellar Jet, 18.908, $627. 4. Lyndee Stairs, Otro Moqhaso, 18.935, $531. 5. Kristie Jensen, Flash Fast French, 18.995, $483.

Futurity Average

1D: 1. Lauren Crivier, IMA Six Zee Fame, 35.382, $1,441. 2. Cindy Lane, IMA Cash Bug On Fire, 36.031, $1,081. 3. Denise Madsen, Stevie Stinson, 36.191, $937. 4. Vicky Cook, Man Of Fame, 36.256, $792. 5. Holly Wienker, Smart Red Tucker, 36.284, $720.

2D: 1. Hayley Campbell, Texas Share Of Fame, 37.436, $961. 2. Kaillee Hamre, JS Bet Red, 37.478, $720. 3. Mckelvy Smart, KC Famous Cooper, 37.542, $624. 4. Lexie Goss, Dats Blazin, 37.575, $528. 5. Lyndee Stairs, Otro Moqhaso, 37.599, $480.

Open 1st Go Sat.

1D: 1. Leah Baize, Nicks Start Player, 17.258, $965. 2. Vicky Cook, Carmel Macciato, 17.316, $804. 3. Sami Jo Morisoli, Ms Smart Starlight, 17.381, $683. 4. Maile Morehart, She Got The Guy, 17.388, $523. 5. Timmi Ward, Smoke N Dice, 17.433, $402.

2D: 1. Shelby Sullivan, Colonel Whisper Whiz, 17.758, $827. 2. Karlie Boles, Nita Gin N Juice, 17.770, $689. 3. Kathy Petska, Bet On This Lion, 17.776, $586. 4. Cade Browning, Darkelly Lass, 17.783, $448. 5. Cindy Lane, IMA Cash Bu On Fire, 17.809, $345.

3D: 1. Linda Vick, Streakin Four Whiskey, 18.269, $551. 2. Buffy Walchli, JL Staccato, 18.302, $459. 3. Katie Lamaster, Betty, 18.311, $391. 4. Jamie Pearson, California Drift, 18.317, $299. 5/6. Britany Barnett, Cashen Checks; Mary Jo Camera, Cash Gotta Gun, 18.332, $195.

4D: 1. Deven Warren, Qays And Layla, 19.282, $413. 2. Jaymie Kahl, Sam, 19.296, $345. 3. Sherry Zacher, Who Dat Dynasty, 19.363, $293. 4. Leslie Shepard, Renes Lil Angel, 19.370, $224. 5. Katie Lamaaster, Mazie, 19.403, $172.

Open Sunday

1D: 1. Leah Baize, Nicks Star Player, 17.023, $982. 2. Shannon Jones, Frenchmans Royal Guy, 17.279, $838. 3. Katie Pascoe, JR Famous Player, 17.379, $729. 4. Maile Morehart, She Got The Guy, 17.320, $585. 5. Erin Ricotti, KD Sambrita, 17.460, $477.

2D: 1. Julie Martin, Hip Wrangler, 17.529, $742. 2. McKelvy Smart, Sweet N Dashing, 17.539, $619. 3. Madison Camozzi, Firewater Sassy, 17.562, $526. 4. Cade Browning, Darkelly Lass, 17.565, $402. 5. Pamela Scheer, Lucky Fame, 17.578, $309.

3D: 1. Erin Ricotti, HG Mamas Boy, 18.053, $495. 2. Michelle Silva, Chewy, 18.059, $412. 3. Shelby Stansbury, Commander Of The Light, 18.065, $351. 4. Noel Cosca, Red Hot Howie, 18.066, $268. 5. Stephanie Dehner, Uno Cash Bar, 18.067, $206.

4D: 1. Jamie Harris, Shine N Tag Chex, 19.025, $371. 2. Kristina Alexander, Maestros Dry Doll, 19.034, $309. 3. Jordyn Samper, Credit Card, 19.037, $263. 4. Lauren Henslee, Sargent Rene Dan, 19.071, $201. 5/6. Debbie Hicks, Headheroffatthepass; Shannon Quigley, Dunmores Bold Ruler, 19.089, $131.

Open  WCBRA Average

1D: 1. Maile Morehart, She Got The Guy, 34.818, $234. 2. Shannon Jones, Frenchmans Royal Guy, 34.833, $176. 3. Katie Pascoe, JR Famous Player, 34.966, $117. 4. Cade Browning, Darkelly Lass, 35.348, $59.

2D: 1/2. Jan Brangle, Wranlin Starlight; David Lawson, Two Tickets Ta Paradise, 36.024, $176. 3. Denise Madsen, Stevie Stinson, 36.191, $100. 4. Karly amozzi, KM Dazle A Frenchman, 36.241, $50.

3D: 1. Britany Barnett, Crown Royal N 7, 36.890, $134. 2. Karly Camozzi, Macho Tinky Bonita, 37.081, $100. 3. Haley Connors, Shortys Lil Hustler, 37.130, $67. 4. Carissa Miller, JTS Streak Of Fling, 37.135, $34.

4D: 1. Shelley Holman, Disco In The Sky 37, 38.973, $100. 2. Robin Butler, Lenas Effort, 39.901, $75. 3. Marguerite Happy, Stylish Red Boy, 40.781, $50. 4. Lindsey Walker, Meet Me At The Derby, 41.049, $25.

Youth Saturday

1D: 1. Miley Bunting, Coyote Howlin At The Moon, 17.924, $48. 2D: 1. Madison Camozzi, Rose Buds Jet, 18.585, $42. 3D: 1. Abby Black, Mercy, 19.067, $30.

Youth Sunday

1D: 1. Madison Camozzi, Firewater Sassy 17.562, $54. 2D: 1. Abby Black, Mercy, 18.256, $49.

Senior Saturday

1D: 1. Cindy Lane, IMA Cash Bug On Fire, 17.809, $110. 2. Sherrie Jones, JR Finally Famous, 17.842, $66. 3. Melanie Adams, RGR Springloaded, 17.905, $44.

2D: 1. Mary Jo Camera, Cash Gotta Gun, 18.332, $94. 2. Jan Evanson, Sharpest Outcome, 18.428, $57. 3. Susan Long, Smart Little Hon, 18.449, $38.

3D: 1. Dina Loveall, Row Boat, 18.821, $63. 2. Shelley Holman, Famously Rich, 18.851, $38. 3. Teresa Hill, ICR Party Boy, 18.953, $25.

4D: 1. Shellie Kerr, DL Call Me Famous, 20.367, $47. 2. April Hudson, French Mi Way, 20.456, $28. 3. Marguerite Happy, Stylish Red Boy, 20.748, $19.

Senior Sunday

1D: 1. Erin Ricotti, KD Sambrita, 17.460, $90. 2. Pamela Scheer, Lucky Fame, 17.578, $60.

2D: 1. 1. Denise Madsen, Stevie Stinson, 18.177, $77. 2. Kathy Branco, Mystic Firewater, 18.238, $51. 

3D: 1. Kathy Branco, Just N The NickofTime, 18.464, $168. 2. Kathy Langston, Mark The Paige, 18.756, $51. 3. Susan Long, Smart Little Hon, 18.766, $34.

4D: 1. Ann Richardson, Marshalls Socks, 19.659, $39. 2. Tiare Ferguson, Cadillacs Wood, 20.373, $26.

Future Fortunes Open

1D: 1. Leah Baize, Nicks Star Player, 17.258, $965. 2. Vicky Cook, Carmel Macciato, 17.316, $804. 3. Sami Jo Morisoli, Ms Smart Starlight, 17.381, $683. 4. Maile Morehart, She Got The Guy, 17.388, $523. 5. Timmi Ward, Smoke N Dice, 17.433, $402.

2D: 1. Shelby Sullivan, Colonel Whisper Whiz, 17.758, $827. 2. Karlie Boles, Nita Gin N Juice, 17.770, $689. 3. Kathy Petska, Bet On This Lion, 17.776, $586. 4. Cade Browning, Darkelly Lass, 17. 5. Cindy Lane, IMA Cash Bug On Fire, 17.809, $345.

3D: 1. Linda Vick, Streakin Four Whiskey, 18.269, $551. 2. Buffy Walchli, JL Staccato, 18.302, $459. 3. Katie Lamaster, Betty, 18.311, $391. 4. Jamie Pearson, California Drift, 18.317, $299. 5/6. Britany Barnett, Cashen Checks; Mary Jo Camera, Cash Gotta Gun, 18.332, $195.

4D: 1. Deven Warren, Qays And Layla, 19.282, $413. 2. Jaymie Kahl, Sam, 19.296, $345. 3. Sherry Zacher, Who Dat Dynasty, 19.363, $293. 4. Leslie Shepard, Renes Lil Angel, 19.370, $224. 5. Katie Lamaster, Mazie, 19.403, $172.