From Washington state’s Sand Cup showing to another big futurity win for Ashton Jones, this week’s The Rundown, presented by Chewy, breaks down barrel racing news from races in various regions.
Sand Cup Futurity & Derby
Jordan Bailey-Deck put on a clinic in Moses Lake, winning Round 1 and the average on Judges Sly Oakley while placing on two more—all by their stallion Judge My Class. A full-circle win for the Bailey program.
Kathy Grimes backed it up in the Derby, winning Round 1, the slot race with a 14.922, the Open, and the average in a field of more than 400 runners. She added a Redmond ProRodeo win worth $6,482 to cap the weekend.
ProRodeo Check-In
A few early-season checks worth noting:
- Austyn Tobey won Levelland
- Jana Bean topped Cave Creek ($3,178)
- Julie Plourde leads the San Angelo average
Dash for Dollars
Ashton Jones and MBC Special Goodbye picked up their fourth futurity win of the year, taking the average after a dominant second round.
Vauna Walker’s RFW Reddy Ta Run finished reserve with consistent runs across both rounds.
In the Open, Hayden Madsen led a tough field with a 13.893, with the top times coming from seasoned horses.
Buttercup Futurity
Consistency won it.
Cassie Morton and SS I Am Misty secured the average title after placing in both rounds, continuing a strong showing for the RR Mistakelly program.
Nearly 400 entries filled the Open, keeping the pressure high across every level.
Barrel Bash | Shawnee
Spring showed up in Oklahoma—weather included.
Keylee Parker and RB Wagon Master were the only sub-15-second run in Saturday’s 440-runner Open.
Weekend winners:
- Friday: Skyla Peters
- Saturday: Keylee Parker
- Sunday: Prairie Rose Robbins
Ruby Buckle Sale
The Ruby Buckle released its 2026 sale catalog with 97 offerings, including broodmares, prospects and stallions—highlighted by BPH TheSkyistheLimit, selling with a Ruby Buckle slot. The sale is set for April 30.
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