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2026 Elite Luck of the Draw

By Maddy Rohr March 30, 2026

The Elite Luck of the Draw race held March 18-22 in Waco, Texas featured both a $20,000-added Futurity and $10,000-added Derby in addition to the open races and side pots.

Futurity Round One

Chelsea Bartlett | DP Winnin Girl | 14.911 | $2,272
Cheyenne Wimberley | HP Valentino | 14.937 | $1,877
Mark Bugni | VQ Can Do Attitude | 14.950 | $1,679
Scamper Hill | Champagne Goodbyes | 15.034 | $1,383
Hallie Hanssen | Krem De La Crem | 15.053 | $1,086

Futurity Round Two

Brittany Tonozzi | Blazzin The Way | 14.946 | $2,272
Molly Otto | Fame Miss Hollywood | 14.952 | $1,877
Ryann Pedone | Una Tres Seis | 15.008 | $1,679
Caroline Boucher | VR Lifeinthefastlane | 15.009 | $1,383
Joy Wargo | Chasin Tres Cans | 15.020 | $1,086

Futurity Average

Brittany Tonozzi | Blazzin The Way | 30.197 | $5,631
Hallie Hanssen | Krem De La Crem | 30.203 | $5,038
Cheyenne Wimberley | HP Valentino | 30.211 | $4,149
Molly Otto | Fame Miss Hollywood | 30.252 | $3,705
Hallie Hanssen | MC Streakin All Nite | 30.295 | $2,815

Brittany Tonozzi and homebred stallion Blazzin The Way won the Elite Futurity for $5,632 with a 30.197, posting a 15.251 in the first round and winning the second round with a 14.946 for $2,272. Photo by Dusty Saddles Photography.

Derby Round One

Allison Mullis | Mistys Blazin Succes | 14.889 | $1,600
Brittany Tonozzi | Chitichiti Bangbang | 15.002 | $1,309
Abby Fields | Nitty Gritty | 15.016 | $970
Cierra Nelson | Sun Frosted Wine | 15.106 | $630
Dena Kirkpatrick | First Down Goodbye | 15.122 | $339

Derby Round Two

Jamie Wilson | TJR Senorita Stinson | 14.922 | $1,600
Bryar Wilson | Fast Traffic | 14.982 | $1,309
Ryann Pedone | SG John Boy | 14.990 | $970
Allison Mullis | Mistys Blazin Succes | 15.024 | $630
Dena Kirkpatrick | First Down Goodbye | 15.034 | $339

Derby Average

Allison Mullis | Mistys Blazin Succes | 29.913 | $3,346
Dena Kirkpatrick | First Down Goodbye | 30.156 | $2,764
Ryann Pedone | SG John Boy | 30.240 | $2,473
Blake Andrews | Epic Purple Rain | 30.243 | $2,037
Cierra Nelson | Sun Frosted Wine | 30.266 | $1,600

Elite Derby champions Allison Mullis and Mistys Blazin Succes posted an average of 29.913 for $3,347 after winning the first go for $1,601 with a 14.889 and placing fourth in the second go with a 15.024 for $631. Photo by Dusty Saddles Photography.

Warmup Race

1D: Sammie Willoughby | On The Run Witha Gun | 14.917 | $835
2D: Savannah Wilson | Penny For A Firewater | 15.480 | $716
3D: Kira Anthony | Reycy Toy | 15.931 | $422
4D: Sissie Wherrell | Speakezee | 16.425 | $358

Open Race One

1D: Sammie Willoughby | VIP Margarita Mama | 14.789 | $2,267
2D: Bailee Snow | Frenchstreakin Mayda | 15.290 | $1,889
3D: Stephanie Fryar | Midnight Junkies | 15.795 | $1,511
4D: Braylee Albarado | A Farewell Legacy | 16.291 | $1,133
5D: Stacey Berry | Famous Cuz Im Frosted | 16.794 | $676

A 14.789 topped Open Race 1 for Sammie Willoughby and VIP Margarita Mama, worth $2,267. Photo by Dusty Saddles Photography.

Open Race Two

1D: Jamie Wilson | TJR Senorita Stinson | 14.922 | $1,924
2D: Marilyn Jones | Queen Of The Speedys | 15.432 | $1,603
3D: Laura Gardner | Running Home Topless | 15.925 | $1,282
4D: Leanne Hagaman | Iris Rum On Fire | 16.446 | $962
5D: Kate McDaniel | Mission Affirmed | 16.933 | $641

Jamie Wilson won the second round of the Derby for $1,601 and Open Race 2 for $1,924 thanks to a 14.922 on TJR Senorita Stinson. Photo by Dusty Saddles Photography.

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