July 25 - 2026 Gilroy Rodeo Kick-off Barrel Race
8:00 - 10:00 - time onlies (sold in time slots only)
10:30 - Youth Race (top 4 from Youth to qualify to Gilroy Rodeo Youth Shootout); Futurity to follow Youth, High Stakes Race to follow Futurity; Open to follow High Stakes
$2,000+ added to Saturday’s Open
$500 added to Saturday's Youth
$500 added Saturday’s Futurity
$1,000+ added Gilroy Rodeo 3D High Stakes
$5,000 Top Shelf Breeders Sidepot
Gilroy Rodeo 3D High Stakes Race - big money and big awards!!
$1,000 added
80% payback
$175 entry fee
3D - 0.8 splits (example: 17.20, 18.0, 18.8) - a chance for everyone to win big!!
No sanction fees out of high stakes entry
Mandatory carryover to open race
Saddle to High Stakes Fast time; HD Smart TVs for 2D & 3D winners. + BIG CHECKS!
Buckles to D winners in both Open & Youth. Custom Spurs in the Futurity.
Top four fastest times from the Kickoff Youth Race will qualify to the Youth Shoot-Out during the Gilroy Rodeo performances.
July 24 - Warm up Race
3:30 - 4:15 - Group Rides ($20 15 minute sessions, 5 riders only per time slot, sign up on Saddlebook)
4:30 - 6:00 - time onlies (cash at gate)
6:15 - 2026 futurity horse showcase
Peewee to follow directly after Futurity Showcase
Combined Draw (Open & Youth)
Futurity sidepot
We will run a Peewee FRIDAY ONLY
Peewee: Friday following Futurity Showcase; $15 entry fee, 2D 2 second split, 100% payback, limited to 20 riders. Peewees must be 9 and under, cannot enter any other classes for the weekend.
All entries will be done via saddlebook.com.
Pre-entries/first draw will close Thursday, July 24 at 8 p.m. Entries will be taken the day of race until the first big drag in the Open.
Pending cosanctions
$15 one time office fee per rider.
Limited stock pens and stalls available - $30/night - contact Alyssa (408-500-5445) to reserve. Portables and tying welcome at no charge!
Credit Cards accepted on Saddlebook.com. Cash or check at office. NO Venmo or Paypal.
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