Daniel Schloemer held on to the lead in the Level 1 Open thanks to the 218.5 that he scored yesterday aboard Electric Grid (Jacs Electric Spark x GVS Cherokee Jac x Hollywood Jac 86). The 6-year-old gelding owned by Jennifer Deweese and nominated by Troy and Andrea Heikes has won $34,126.
NRHA Three Million Dollar Rider Tim McQuay and Guns R For Shootin (Colonels Smoking Gun [Gunner] x Chelsea Lena x Smart Peppy Doc), a 6-year-old stallion owned by Humphrey Quarter Horses who was bred and nominated by Eric Storey, are still in the lead in the Prime Time Open division. The duo scored a 219 in the first section.
Derby Open Bubbles
In the Derby Open, the following scores will qualify to advance to the finals:
- Level 4 Open (Top 30 horses, plus ties) – 218
- Level 3 Open (Top 25 horses, plus ties) – 216
- Level 2 Open (Top 20 horses, plus ties) – 214.5
- Level 1 Open (Top 20 horses, plus ties) – 210.5