07/21/2023
6666 Ranch NRHA Derby presented by Markel Horse Open Level 2 Derby Co-Champion- Kyle Shaw & HF Whizedbymobster
With a turn of events they weren’t expecting, Kyle Shaw and HF Whizedbymobster tied to win the Open Level 2 Derby with a score of 224. In fact, the title was such a surprise that he had already changed out of his show clothes before the results were final.
“We’ve shown him a few times this year and things are really clicking,” Shaw said. “We just tied to win the Level 2 Derby, and all I can say is, this feels better than losing!”
HF Whizedbymobster, or ‘Spud’ as he’s called at home, is a 2018 stallion by HF Mobster out of Diamond Steppin Whiz. He was bred by Heritage Farms and is owned by Rita Scharman.
Shaw will go home with a paycheck of $12,771, and the nominator, Heritage Farms, will receive $672.
“This is the place you want to be as the Derby is wrapping up, instead of thinking about what you could've done better,” Shaw said.
Shaw thanked Spud for sticking with him every step of the run, Scharman for allowing her to ride him, and NRHA Corporate Partner and Million Dollar Owner Bob and Arlene Santagata for allowing him to train at their facility, Santa Hill Ranch.