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2026 Run at the Rose

By Maddy Rohr June 08, 2026

Barrel racers gathered in Montrose, Colorado for the first week of high payouts and fun. The Run at the Rose race was held June 5-7 and featured a Futurity, Derby, Open and multiple slot races. Kim Schulze won the Futurity title aboard Aint Seen Sassy Yet by nearly half a second.

Futurity Round One

Molli Montgomery | Heavens Gone Wild | 15.235 | $2,634
Kim Schulze | Aint Seen Sassy Yet | 15.255 | $2,394
Pete Oen | Epic Path Ta Fame | 15.388 | $1,915
Lacey Donegan | Jess Moven | 15.413 | $1,556
Joy Wargo | Chasin Tres Cans | 15.494 | $1,197

Molli Montgomery and Heavens Gone Wild won the first round of the Futurity with a 15.235. Photo by 4S Photography AZ.

Futurity Round Two

Kim Schulze | Aint Seen Sassy Yet | 15.220 | $2,634
Wyatt Paul | Tres The Money | 15.317 | $2,154
Jodee Pedone | Ladys A Winner PN | 15.317 | $2,154
Molli Montgomery | Heavens Wild Side | 15.381 | $1,556
Ceri Ward | Flinging Goodbyes | 15.397 | $1,197

Futurity Average

Kim Schulze | Aint Seen Sassy Yet | 30.475 | $3,512
Pete Oen | Epic Path Ta Fame | 30.935 | $3,192
Lacey Donegan | Jess Moven | 30.959 | $2,554
Caroline Boucher | VR Lifeinthefastlane | 31.071 | $2,075
Ashley Castleberry | Kick Startn My Heart | 31.098 | $1,596

Kim Schulze and Aint Seen Sassy Yet won the second round of the Futurity and the Average for more than $8,500 not including the Open race or side pots. Photo by 4S Photography AZ.

Mike Miniat Memorial Slot Race

Jodee Pedone | M R Im On Fire Guys | 15.209 | $6,218
Ceri Ward | Slick Swingin Gypsy | 15.224 | $5,181
Ceri Ward | BTR Moonflash | 15.328 | $4,145
DaCota Monk | CT Delight | 15.362 | $3,109
Timi Lickley | Abbey Road | 15.380 | $2,073

Jodee Pedone and M R Im On fire Guys ran the fastest time of the weekend, a 15.209 to win the Mike Miniat Memorial Slot Race and $6,218. Photo by 4S Photography AZ.

Derby

Taylor Langdon | Hes Got The Sting | 15.245 | $2,926
Taylor Langdon | Kissmybuttgoodbye | 15.350 | $2,310
Lora Nichols | Blissful Version | 15.509 | $1,848
Joy Wargo | M R Bougie Barbara | 15.569 | $1,540
Timi Lickley | Gamblingonwallstreet | 15.588 | $1,386

Tylor Langdon and Hes Got The Sting won the Derby for a nearly $3,000 check. Photo by 4S Photography AZ.

Saturday’s Open

1D: Whitney Davison | License To Kill | 15.219 | $2,084
2D: Kelly Allen | Heaven A Good Time | 15.726 | $1,736
3D: Hayden Christensen | Dee Illusion | 16.225 | $1,289
3D: Kacy Riley | JL Betty Rubble | 16.225 | $1,289
4D: Taylor Pankoff | Okey Dokey Im Hot | 16.719 | $1,042
5D: Stephany Kaylor | Barbie | 17.239 | $694

Sunday’s Open

1D: Kim Schulze | Aint Seen Sassy Yet | 15.220 | $2,047
2D: Krista Leigh Halsnes | LSF Famous Canyon | 15.725 | $1,706
3D: Hayden Christensen | Dee Illusion | 16.226 | $1,251
3D: Sydni Blanchard | SB Victory Lane | 16.226 | $1,251
4D: Juliette Schubert | PS Native Tomcat | 16.726 | $1,023
5D: Amy Adams | Jokers Slick Shot | 17.228 | $682

Whitney Davison and License To Kill won the first Open race with a 15.219. Photo by 4S Photography AZ.

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