Aged Events / Event Coverage

2026 Yellow Rose Futurity & Derby

By Maddy Rohr May 11, 2026

The Yellow Rose Barrel Race was held May 1-3 in Claresholm, Alberta. Cordy Cox and Shez French N Famous topped the Derby while Carman Lambert and Jack Tha Ripper won the Futurity.

Derby Round One

Taylor Manning | Easy Ta Influence | 16.225 | $2,797
Kirsty White | R Ace Of Spades | 16.265 | $2,398
Sydney Branden | BQD Keepin Fame | 16.285 | $1,998
Brandy McPhee | A Firewater Cowboy | 16.308 | $1,732
Heather Crowley | Aint She Perfect | 16.330 | $1,332

Derby Round Two

Cordy Cox | Shez French N Famous | 15.869 | $2,797
Krystal Grad | A Famous French Kiss | 15.997 | $2,398
Taylor Manning | Peach Vanilla | 16.088 | $1,998
Heather Crowley | Aint She Perfect | 16.219 | $1,732
Cynda Didier | Royal Thug | 16.241 | $1,332

Derby Average

Cordy Cox | Shez French N Famous | 32.417 | $3,730
Krystal Grad | A Famous French Kiss | 32.478 | $3,197
Heather Crowley | Aint She Perfect | 32.549 | $2,664
Taylor Manning | Peach Vanilla | 32.628 | $2,309
Rae-lynn Armstrong | SR Leader Da Guys | 32.807 | $1,776

Cordy Cox and Shez French N Famous ran the fastest time of the event, a 15.869 to win the second round of the Derby and $2,797. They topped the Derby Average for another $3,730. Photo by Ryan James Photography.

Futurity Round One

Carman Lambert | Jack Tha Ripper | 16.398 | $3,147
Rusty Rae Quam | CCJess Streakin Knud | 16.407 | $2,675
Rene LeClerq | JL Bullieve | 16.551 | $2,203
Karli Cowie | Streakin Ta Moonfame | 16.635 | $1,888
Chelsea Milan | ALG Jack And Ginger | 16.676 | $1,574

Futurity Round Two

Mariah Mannering | Im Solid As A Rock | 16.354 | $3,147
Carman Lambert | Jack Tha Ripper | 16.424 | $2,675
Krystal Grad | Slick Fame | 16.504 | $2,203
Brooke Wills | No Mistaken Fame | 16.522 | $1,888
Rusty Rae Quam | CCJess Streakin Knud | 16.571 | $1,574

Futurity Average

Carman Lambert | Jack Tha Ripper | 32.822 | $4,196
Rusty Rae Quam | CCJess Streakin Knud | 32.978 | $3,567
Mariah Mannering | Im Solid As A Rock | 33.114 | $2,937
Chelsea Milan | ALG Jack And Ginger | 33.250 | $2,518
Brooke Wills | No Mistaken Fame | 33.251 | $2,098

Carman Lambert and homebred gelding Jack Tha Ripper won the Futurity Average after posting a 16.398 in the first round for $3,147 and a 16.424 in the second round for $2,675. The Average title was worth an additional $4,196. Photo by Ryan James Photography.

Open

1D: Taylor Manning | Easy Ta Influence | 16.225 | $2,947
2D: Mariah Mannering | Kits In The Wind | 16.729 | $2,346
2D: Brooke Wills | No Mistaken Fame | 16.729 | $2,346
3D: Casey Bezjack | CL Thisguysinked Red | 17.229 | $1,684
4D: Harlow Ellis | Reno | 18.227 | $1,263

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