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King of the Hill

For the fourth year in a row, Eagle Boy and Scotty Abrahamson have earned the ā€œKing of the Hillā€ title.

ā€œHeā€™s one of the greatest horses Iā€™ve ever rode,ā€ Abrahamson told the Tribal Tribune. ā€œHe wants to win this just as much as I do.ā€

Eagle Boy placed second on Thursday, first on Friday, and did not place in the top five on Saturday. The duo placed third on Sunday as they charged into the Stampede Arena. Fortunately, theyā€™d earned enough points to win their fourth consecutive title. Eagle Boy and Scotty Abrahamson with 12 points and Jackpot and Edward Marchand with 10 points.

Abrahamson and Eagle Boy dedicated this yearā€™s title to his late father LeRoy Abrahamson and his grandmother Sue Palmer.

ā€œIt means a lot to me and my family,ā€ said Abrahamson.

ā€œIt just shows how great of a horse Eagle is, especially when itā€™s this close, for him to pull it off, its tough.ā€ According to the Tribal Tribune.

Unfortunately, the only girl who qualified two years in a row, Audrey Seymour, did not own her own horse and was bumped off for another male jockey. Heartbroken but far from giving up, she will train and be ready for the 2019 Suicide Race. As far as racing goes, Seymour is dedicated to opening doors for all females to reach their dreams and goals.

ā€œI have the right to come down that hill. Times have changed. Itā€™s not just for guys anymore. Girls can be warriors, too.ā€ Stimteemaā€™s ears flick back toward me. ā€œI know I can win.ā€ I pat her neck. ā€œAll I need is the right horse.ā€ Taken from Girl Warrior.

A premier documentary by Ruth Eddy and Samuel Wilson entitled ā€œEagle Boyā€ played in the Omak Theater during Stampede weekend. It was about the Suicide Race from the perspective of Eagle Boy, Scotty Abrahamson, and trainer George Marchand. Iā€™m hoping DVDs will be sold soon. So far those who have seen the film state it is worth watching.

Final Standings for this yearā€™s 2018 World Famous Suicide Race listed below;

Place ā€“Ā JockeyĀ ā€“ (Horse) ā€“Ā OwnerĀ ā€“ total points earned

1st ā€“Ā Scott AbrahamsonĀ ā€“ Eagle Boy ā€“Ā Scott AbrahamsonĀ ā€“ 12 points

2nd ā€“Ā Edward MarchandĀ ā€“ (Jackpot) ā€“Ā Bronson PetersonĀ ā€“ 10 points

2nd ā€“Ā Riley PrescottĀ ā€“ (Black Shay) ā€“Ā Babe Palmer/Jonathan AbrahamsonĀ ā€“ 10 points

4th ā€“Ā Oliver PakootasĀ ā€“ (Onyx) ā€“Ā Shawnnae & Oliver PakootasĀ ā€“ 8 points

5th ā€“Ā Tarren MeusyĀ ā€“ (Lonesome) ā€“Ā George MarchandĀ ā€“ 7 points

6th ā€“Ā Loren MarchandĀ ā€“ (Agustus)Ā Loren Marchand/ Mike & Sheri JonesĀ ā€“ 3 points

6th ā€“Ā Alex McCraigieĀ ā€“ (Spirit) ā€“Ā Milo Pakootas Sr. ā€“ 3 points

8th ā€“Ā Conner PickingĀ ā€“ (Chief) ā€“Ā Louie CastroĀ ā€“ 2 points

8th ā€“Ā Jordan PakootasĀ ā€“ (Woosta) ā€“Ā Blake MarchandĀ ā€“ 2 points

10th ā€“Ā Gabe MosesĀ ā€“ (Julio) ā€“Ā Ralph MosesĀ ā€“ 1 point

10th ā€“Ā Daniel TrevinoĀ ā€“ (Digger) ā€“Ā Daniel TrevinoĀ ā€“ 1 point

10th ā€“Ā Tyler PeasleyĀ ā€“ (Blur) ā€“Ā Tyler Peasley & Tim HoltĀ ā€“ 1 point

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4 Comments

  1. Great action pictures that visually convey the tension. Oh to be able to put that into words.

    1. Carmen Peone says:

      Thank you, Judith. Putting it in words was truly exhilarating!

  2. What an exciting race that must have been! I’m so glad you could be there, Carmen.

    1. Carmen Peone says:

      It was, Mary. I was happy I was able to sneak away from signing books on Sunday to catch the day race. Thank you!