The three Ruby Buckle races in 2024 alone are slated to pay out a combined $3.3 million, evenly split up between the Central, West and East events. The Central race will take place at the famed Lazy E Arena, and competition action kicks off with the $125,000 Derby at 8 a.m. CST on Monday, Apr. 22 and followed up with the $280,000 2D Futurity on Tuesday, Apr. 23 at 8.
The barrel racing continues with all levels of competition offered from start to finish, including two rounds of Futurity and Derby action, plus two rounds of the $600,000 Open 4D, $15,000 Youth and inaugural $164,000 Rookie Ruby classes. On Thursday, the competition pauses for the 2024 Stallion Select Owners Sale, with the sale preview beginning at 10 a.m. and sale beginning at 1 p.m.
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