Dual Mercuria titles for Cat!

Congratulations so Spud Sheehan and Beechfork ranch for a stellar performance in Vegas for the Open Mercuria Championship! Spud and Cromed Out Cat (High Brow Cat x Peptos Fancy Jewel Peptoboonsmal) drew the No.1 spot and marked a 229 to maintain the lead. “Crome” was bred by Jackson Land & Cattle and started by Spud as a 2-year-old. Spud had guided her to more than $176,563 in earnings since. The NCHA Hall of Fame Rider stamped the mare as the best horse he’s ever had.

In the Non-Pro, Jill Roth and Bea Pure Cat (High Brow Cat x Mae Bea Marie x Freckles Playboy) marked a 224 to split the Non-Pro Championship thee ways with Elizabeth Quirk and Bill Cowan. Bea Pure Cat, who is a full brother to He Bea Cat (LTE $379, 826) and Miss Callie Cat ($142,990) has earned more than $160,000 to date.