Thoroughbred Cutting Challenge results

LAUGHTER filled Scone’s White Park Arena on Friday night, as the eager crowd placed bids on which local would win the highly anticipated Thoroughbred Cutting Challenge.

Twelve racing industry professionals suddenly became ammeter cutting contestants at the National Cutting Horse Association Autumn Spectacular event, each practicing their moves in the lead up to Friday night’s challenge.

See highlight video and scores below.

Tayla Gilmore from Godolphin Stud came out on top with a score of 79 points, closely followed by Tom Magnier and Henry Field on 78 and then Jason Bowden and Emma Parkinson who scored 77. 

Each cutting competitor was judged on degrees of difficulty, hard work, cow control, courage, loose reins, time worked and eye appeal.

Thoroughbred Cutting Challenge score results

Nick Hodges, Riversdale Stud on Docs Felix: 75

Tayla Gilmore, Godolphin on Playin With Pepto: 79

Tom Magnier, Coolmore on Tramps Destiny: 78

Steph Watt, Segenhoe Stud on Smarty’s Sharman: 76

Antony Thompson, Widden Stud on Eyebrows Cat: 74

Henry Field, Newgate Farm on Broomfield Stylish Acre: 78

Mick Malone, Kitchwin Hills on Son of a Preacher Man: 70

Treen Murphy, Sledmere Stud on Smooth N Spin: 73

Alice Messara, Arrowfield Stud on Erin High Class: 76

Jason Bowden, Coolarest Stud on Spinnier Spit n Image: 77

Emma Parkinson, Vinery Stud on Highbrow Scarelett: 77

Lance Forbs, Yarraman Park Stud on RBH Tale Of The Cat: 74