2004 Press Releases

FINAL NIGHT OF LEGACY CUP PACKS THE STANDS
By Sarah Holt

May 22, 2004 - The stands were packed for the final night of the Legacy Cup and the return of the top 20 horse and rider teams from last night's first round of Non Pro 3' 6" competition. Fifteen-year-old Cortie Wetherill and his horse Cool Magic scored a 257 to win tonight's competition earning a check for $2,500.

The winner of last nights round, Caroline Moran, finished in second overall and topped the amateur rider's on her other mount, Saint Nick earning $1,338. Priceless and Clara Lindner finished second in the amateur ranking and third overall with a score of 251 earning $936 for the night.

The top 20 returned showing in reverse order of finish from the first round and started with a clean slate.

The 2004 Legacy Cup Top Trainer award went to Peter Pletcher who earned $3,069 during this year's competition and tonight's win put Cortie Wetherill at the top of the Legacy Cup Rider Ranking for 2004 with $2,758 and put Cool Magic on top of the Legacy Cup Horse Ranking. As the owner of Cool Magic, Wetherill was awarded the Belcort Farm Perpetual Trophy donated by Walter J. Lee.

Cortie Wetherill said of Cool Magic, "I just got him. He is an easy ride."

"He's great, he always comes through with it," said Caroline Moran of Saint Nick, "I've had him for a long time."