King of the Hill
For the fourth year in a row, Eagle Boy and Scotty Abrahamson have earned the āKing of the Hillā title.
āHeās one of the greatest horses Iāve ever rode,ā Abrahamson told the Tribal Tribune. āHe 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, theyād 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 yearās title to his late father LeRoy Abrahamson and his grandmother Sue Palmer.
āIt means a lot to me and my family,ā said Abrahamson.
āIt just shows how great of a horse Eagle is, especially when itās 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.
āI have the right to come down that hill. Times have changed. Itās not just for guys anymore. Girls can be warriors, too.ā Stimteemaās ears flick back toward me. āI know I can win.ā I pat her neck. āAll I need is the right horse.ā Taken from Girl Warrior.
A premier documentary by Ruth Eddy and Samuel Wilson entitled āEagle 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. Iām hoping DVDs will be sold soon. So far those who have seen the film state it is worth watching.
Final Standings for this yearās 2018 World Famous Suicide Race listed below;
Place āĀ JockeyĀ ā (Horse) āĀ OwnerĀ ā total points earned
1st āĀ Scott AbrahamsonĀ ā Eagle Boy āĀ Scott AbrahamsonĀ ā 12 points
2nd āĀ Edward MarchandĀ ā (Jackpot) āĀ Bronson PetersonĀ ā 10 points
2nd āĀ Riley PrescottĀ ā (Black Shay) āĀ Babe Palmer/Jonathan AbrahamsonĀ ā 10 points
4th āĀ Oliver PakootasĀ ā (Onyx) āĀ Shawnnae & Oliver PakootasĀ ā 8 points
5th āĀ Tarren MeusyĀ ā (Lonesome) āĀ George MarchandĀ ā 7 points
6th āĀ Loren MarchandĀ ā (Agustus)Ā Loren Marchand/ Mike & Sheri JonesĀ ā 3 points
6th āĀ Alex McCraigieĀ ā (Spirit) āĀ Milo Pakootas Sr. ā 3 points
8th āĀ Conner PickingĀ ā (Chief) āĀ Louie CastroĀ ā 2 points
8th āĀ Jordan PakootasĀ ā (Woosta) āĀ Blake MarchandĀ ā 2 points
10th āĀ Gabe MosesĀ ā (Julio) āĀ Ralph MosesĀ ā 1 point
10th āĀ Daniel TrevinoĀ ā (Digger) āĀ Daniel TrevinoĀ ā 1 point
10th āĀ Tyler PeasleyĀ ā (Blur) āĀ Tyler Peasley & Tim HoltĀ ā 1 point
Great action pictures that visually convey the tension. Oh to be able to put that into words.
Thank you, Judith. Putting it in words was truly exhilarating!
What an exciting race that must have been! I’m so glad you could be there, Carmen.
It was, Mary. I was happy I was able to sneak away from signing books on Sunday to catch the day race. Thank you!