A SHIFT to stormy conditions forced a quick schedule rearrangement for the weekend’s Hamilton Campdraft, but nothing could dampen the excitement for Mark Ruff and his ride, Martha, as they took out the $10,000 Victorian Championship Open Draft.

One point away from the top score in the first round, with a 23, 61, 4, then topping round two with a 22, 63, 4, the pair rose to the challenge in the final, finishing their run with 90.5 and a total 267.5 for the event, three points clear of Bailey O’Dell and Abbey’s Romance in second place.