The first episode of The Rundown in 2026 covers a wide range of late-December and early-January barrel racing storylines, from winter rodeo results and circuit finals to futurity payouts and early breeding-season deadlines.
This week’s episode includes a look at several January stallion auctions, including the Lucky 7 Bonus Program, Colorado Classic Stallions, and the Homegrown Classic Stallion Incentive, as breeding season begins and regional incentive opportunities start closing.
On the rodeo side, the Denver qualifier delivered fast times and a significant average result with early standings implications, while the California Circuit Finals wrapped up year-end titles, average wins, and NFR Open qualifications. Performances by riders including Ann McGilchrist and Hayle Gibson-Stillwell factored into how the California Circuit closed out its season.
