The Ruby Buckle Central is back at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, April 26-May 4, 2025. With over $1.25 million guaranteed in payouts across multiple classes, it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest and most competitive Ruby Buckle events yet.
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How to Watch the Ruby Buckle Central Race 2025
- Dates: April 26-May 4, 2025
- Location: Lazy E Arena, Guthrie, Oklahoma
- How to Watch:
- Watch FREE live at TheRubyBuckle.com
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What’s at Stake?
The Ruby Buckle Central will pay out more than $1,255,000 across a range of classes:
- Open 5D: $600,000 ($120,000 paid in each ‘D’)
- 2D Futurity: $280,000 ($80,000 in 2D)
- 2D Derby: $125,000 ($40,000 in 2D)
- 5D Owner/Rider: $100,000 (pays in 2 go-rounds, $20K in each ‘D’)
- 5D Sale Graduate: $100,000 (pays $20K in each ‘D’)
- 5D Rookie Ruby: $35,000 (pays in 2 go-rounds, $7K in each ‘D’)
- Youth 16 & Under: $15,000
Ruby Buckle Central 2025 Race Schedule
Here’s a look at key dates and rounds:
- Saturday, April 26:
- Stalls open at noon
- Sunday, April 27:
- Office open and check-in
- Derby exhibitions
- 4 p.m.: Final Derby entry deadline
- Monday, April 28:
- Derby Round 1 at 8 a.m.
- Futurity exhibitions
- 4 p.m.: Final Futurity entry deadline
- Tuesday, April 29:
- Futurity Round 1 at 8 a.m.
- Rookie Ruby exhibitions
- 4 p.m.: Final Rookie Ruby entry deadline
- Wednesday, April 30:
- Derby Round 2 at 8 a.m.
- Rookie Ruby Round 1 following
- Thursday, May 1:
- Stallion Owners Select Sale at 1 p.m.
- Friday, May 2:
- Futurity Round 2 at 8 a.m.
- Rookie Ruby Round 2 following
- 4 p.m.: Final Open and Youth entry deadline
- Saturday, May 3:
- Youth Round 1 at 8 a.m.
- Open 5D Round 1 to follow
- Contestant Dinner at 5 p.m.
- Sunday, May 4:
- Youth Round 2 at 8 a.m.
- Open 5D Round 2 to follow
Note: Open and Youth rounds will run in reverse order including late entries.
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