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Sam pictured on The Dude is Ruff,
2007 NRHA Northwestern U.S. Regional Affilate Finals.
3.01.07 - SMITH NOT DOWNUNDER WIMPYS LITTLE STEP DERBY !
Sam Smith and Downunder Diva were anything but downunder at the 2007 Wimpys Little Step Derby. Downunder Diva is appropriately named as she is owned by Australian Horse guru, Clinton Anderson. The last two years Smith has dominated this event and this year he had a good showing, tying for third place with Shawn Flarida on Senor Tejano Whiz.
3.16.07 - SAM SMITH ONE OF THE TOPS AT THE BREEDERS CUP
Sam Smith wins the Reserve Championship in the Open to the World Derby as well as the Breeders Cup Derby at the 2007 Gordyville show on Downunder Diva. Downunder Diva is mare owned by Australian Horse guru, Clinton Anderson. Smith also Miss Brim Star carried Sam Smith to a fourth place finish in both events. Miss Brim Star has LTE of +$47,700.
7.14.07 - SAM SMITH STAR AT THE LIBERTY DERBY
Sam Smith wins the Reserve Championship in the Open at the Liberty Derby in Midland, MI on Miss Brim Star. Miss Brim Star is owned by Veronica Phillips and Sam smith has shown her successfully throughout the past few years to major titles.
8.4.07 - SMITH ANYTHING BUT RUF AT OVRHA FUTURITY
Sam Smith wins the Reserve Championship in the Open at the 2007 OVRHA Futurity in Jackson, OH on The Dude Is Ruf, owned by Smart Like Juice, Inc. The Dude Is Ruf also took home the Championship in the Open Gelding Division of the OVRHA Futurity.
9.6.07 - SMITH and Bell Share Futurity Win
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Tradition Futurity
The Tradition Futurity is an annual stop on many reiners’ calendars each fall. This year was no different with 11 futurity divisions as well as two special divisions related to the Tradition Sale. The futurity was the main event on Saturday afternoon and NRHA judges Terry Thompson, Sherry Dooley, and Mark Turner marked the cards.
Co-champions
The $15,000-added open futurity boasted 23 entries and provided a lot of great reining for spectators. Ohio NRHA Professional Sam Smith set an early pace aboard The Dude Is Ruf, a gelding owned by Smart Like Juice, Inc. Despite his early draw, Smith gave the crowd something to cheer about with his dynamic circles and deep stops. The judges liked what they saw and Smith posted a score of 216.5. With 43 horses in the draw, Smith put up his horse and found a seat in the bleachers to wait. Smith remained unchallenged until almost the end of the draw. NRHA Professional Brian Bell, aboard Dee Dee Callahan’s Big Stoppin McCain, entered the pen. Bell called on his mare in every maneuver and she delivered every time. As he strolled to the out-gate, his matching score of 216.5 was announced. When he caught his breath, Bell met up with Smith, and they discussed what they would do if their tie stood up. “I told him we were going to run,” Bell said with a big laugh. “And run fast!” The good friends quickly decided that a co-championship would be best for both of their horses and headed for the awards ceremony. The Dude Is Ruf is a three-year-old by NRHA Million Dollar Sire Lil Ruf Peppy and out of Miss Great Dude by Hall of Famer Great Pine. “I traded for this horse as a yearling,” explained Jose Vazquez of Smart Like Juice, Inc. “I really liked him, and I was pleased when Sam liked him too.” Smith has had the horse in training for over a year and was equally pleased with his performance in Springfield. “I had shown him once before, and we were second in the OVRHA Futurity in Jackson, Ohio,” added Smith. Not only did The Dude Is Ruf tie to win the open division, he also took home the gelding division paycheck for Vazquez.
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