Joe Putnam and Colonels Classy Cash Win 2008 NRCHA Stakes Non Pro Two Rein Championship

Colonels Classy Cash is by former NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion Nu Cash, and out of Tangy Cha Cha, by Tangys Classy Peppy.

Laurie Ward rode Miss Smokin It to the Non Pro Two Rein reserve title, earning $450. The talented mare was actually two-for-two, as she won another Reserve title earlier in the day with Laurie’s husband, John. Miss Smokin It is by the couple’s talented stallion, Smart Little Pepinic, and out of Miss Smokin Leo.

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