Thursday, September 24, 2026
International Agri-Center
4500 S Laspina St
Tulare, CA 93274
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2026 West Coast Barrel Racing Association Finals presented by Nutrena
International Agri-Center | 4500 S. Laspina St. | Tulare, CA 93274
All Finals information can be found here: https://westcoastbarrelracing.com/2026-finals-myrna-and-why-not-info/
September 24, 2026 - The Myrna
September 25 - September 26, 2026 - WCBRA Finals
September 27, 2026 - The Why Not
Entry Fees
The Myrna: $80 *Includes WCBRA Fee
The Why Not: $65 *Includes WCBRA Fee
Entry fee for Open Finals: $250
Futurity Finals Fee: $125
One-time office charge: $25
4% Credit Card processing fee will apply
1% Check processing fee will apply (if you choose to mail in check)
Payment plan options available! Check out WCBRA Finals Website for more details.
Entry Info
Added Money Breakdown: Round 1 40% | Round 2 40% | Average 20%
Two Rounds ONLY, plus Average Awards
Round 1: Random Draw
Round 2: Slowest to fastest based on round 1 results
Average Payout & Awards based on round 1 & 2 combined.
Entries will all be online only here: https://saddlebook.com/events/13843
Finals Pre-entries Close: September 13th, 2026.
Finals Late Entries Close: September 21, 2026 with $100 late fee/horse.
Stalling Options
Limited Covered Box Stall - $125 for whole event, including The Myrna (includes 2 bags of shavings)
Limited Covered Paneled Pens - $125 for whole event, including The Myrna (includes 2 bags of shavings)
Uncovered Paneled Stall - $105 for whole event, including The Myrna (includes 2 bags of shavings)
Haul in Fee per trailer - $35 for whole event, including The Myrna
Haul in Fee per trailer for the Myrna or the Why Not ONLY - $15
*Stall not required for day trippers. Need to pay a one time haul in fee for The Myrna/The Why Not ($15) or for the whole event (WCBRA Finals & The Myrna & The Why Not) at $35/trailer.
Parking
Dry Camping: $45/trailer
**Day parking MUST park in designated day-parking area.
Time Onlies
All sold online at www.saddlebook.com only
60 second time limit per time only.
Limit to 2 per horse.
If time permits in each time block then additional time onlys will be sold for $5 cash at the gate.
Rider/Horse Substitutions
Rider Substitutions will not be permitted after the close of entry. See Vet/Med Out Policy.
Horse Substitutions are permitted through SaddleBook.com until the close of entries, after which you must contact the office and a $25 fee per horse is assessed.
No horse swaps allowed after your first round draw position has happened.
Vet/Med Out
All vet outs/turnouts prior to entries close of regular entries on September 13th will be immediately released of all entry fee responsibility with the exception of applicable office and credit card fees. All WCBRA Finals vet out/med outs received by email with vet note/doctor note between the dates of September 14th and September 21st will receive a 70% refund of entry fee excluding stall, office and credit card fees. If no vet or doctor note can be provided within these date deadlines, the contestant will receive no refund. All vet outs regardless of timing, must be communicated in email to info@westcoastbarrelracing.com.
WCBRA Finals Sidepots – Carryovers only. Must enter both rounds.
AQHA: 5D | $4,000 Added | 75% Payback | $30/round | $60 Total
Youth: 5D | 70% payback | Age 18 and under as of 01/01/2026 | $40/round | $80 total
Prime: 5D | 70% payback | Ages 18-49 as of 01/01/2026 | $35/round | $70 total
Senior: 5D | 70% payback | Age 50 as of 01/01/2026 | $35/round | $70 total
Derby: 2D | 1 sec split | $100 Added | Horses born 2019 or later | 70% payback | $35/round | $70 total
Troxel Helmet: 5D | $100 Added per Round | 70% payback | $35/round | $70 total
*** Breeders Challenge | Challenger Race***
$10K Added Sidepot. $100 EF per run. All times carry into a combined payout. Can enter each of the four days. Must enter eligible horses on the Breeder's Challenge website. Payout to be sent out from BC post event.
The Myrna | September 24th | Sidepots/Qualifiers – Carryovers only | Pending WPRA Approved
Youth: 5D | 70% payback | Age 18 and under as of 01/01/2026 | $25 Entry Fee
Senior: 5D | 70% payback | Age 50 as of 01/01/2026 | $25 Entry Fee
Prime: 5D | 70% payback | Ages 18-49 as of 01/01/2026 | $25 Entry Fee
Troxel Helmet: 5D | 70% payback | $25 Entry Fee
Golden Horse: 5D | 70% payback | For Horses 16 years and older only | $25 Entry Fee
(The Myrna) Future Fortunes 4D $10K Open Bonus Money
100% payback of $10K Open Bonus Money | 1/2 sec splits | No entry fee, must enter at www.futurefortunesinc.com/forms/
*** (The Myrna) Future Fortunes Mama's Money $10K Added***
$100 EF | 90% payback.
3D Payout (1-74 entries) or 4D Payout (75+)
Minimum 5 places paid per division.
Payout breakdown: 70% Owner, 20% Nominator, 10% Dam's Sire Owner
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MAMAS MONEY:
1. Horse must be enrolled in Mama's Money for one-time inaugural enrollment fee of $500 per horse, regardless of age.
2. The sire of the dam must be currently or previously enrolled as a Future Fortunes stallion. The Sire of the enrolled horse can be any stallion.
3. Enrolled horse must enter the event online with FF by Noon CST (10 am PST) the day of the event.
4. Enroll your horse on FF website.
Payout done by FF and sent out post event once entries & results verified.
More info: https://www.futurefortunesinc.com/mamas-money-side-pot/
(The Myrna) Double Down
Brought to you by Pink Buckle, Ruby Buckle and Young Guns League | Enter at pinkbuckle.com or therubybuckle.com
Pay the same entry fee as The Myrna ($80) | Compete in the race and place in the money and they will MATCH what you win!
Why Not | September 27th | Pending WPRA Approved
Progressive Added Money:
1-150 Riders (4D Format): $1,000
151-300 Riders (4D Format): $1,500
301+ Riders (5D Format): $2,000
Sidepots | Carry Over Only
Youth: 4D | 70% payback | Age 18 and under as of 01/01/2026 | $25 Entry Fee
Prime: 4D | 70% payback | Ages 18-49 as of 01/01/2026 | $25 Entry Fee
Senior: 4D | 70% payback | Age 50 as of 01/01/2026 | $25 Entry Fee
Automatic WCBRA Triple qualifier for all '26-'27 Season Active Members
No additional fees required for Triple Attendance
2027 WCBRA Finals Instant Rider Qualifications awarded to Top 3 in each Division!
FUTURITY FINALS | Carryover Only from the Open
2 rounds | 2D Payout | 1 Second Split
Average awards only based on finals to 3rd in each D.
The Futurity Finals are strictly for nominated and qualified horses only. To be qualified a horse must have 4 WCBRA futurity attendances by September 13th, 2026. Any rider can run a futurity finals horse if they are properly qualified as a rider to attend finals. Awards only in average. Year-end awards presented to 10th based on points.
Juniors Finals Limited 15.
A Junior (not to be confused with a Youth) CANNOT be entered in the open race. No qualifications are required. The age qualification is 10 and under as of January 1st, 2026. More details can be found here: https://westcoastbarrelracing.com/2026-finals-myrna-and-why-not-info/
PLEASE CHECK OUT THE WCBRA WEBSITE AND THE FINALS TAB FOR ALL FACILITY AND ARENA RULES.*
Tentative Race Schedule
Wednesday, September 23rd
8 AM | Gates Open to Contestants & Vendor Move-In
2PM – 7PM | Time Onlies (pre-sold on saddlebook.com)
5PM - 7PM | Office Open
Thursday, September 24th
7AM – 11AM | Time Onlies (pre-sold on saddlebook.com)
12PM | The Myrna | $5,000 Added, Buckles, Awards
Friday, September 25th
6AM – 7AM | Open Arena
8AM | Finals Round 1 for All Contestants
Conclusion Round 1 | Juniors Class – Limit 15 riders
Conclusion of Junior Class | Go Round 1 Awards, Junior Awards then dog race
Saturday, September 26th
7AM | Finals Round 2 for All Contestants
Conclusion of Racing | Round 2 Awards, Year-end/Producer Banquet, Plus Average Awards
Sunday, September 27th
7AM - 8AM | Time Onlies (pre-sold on saddlebook.com)
7:30AM | Cowboy Church
9AM | The “Why Not” Jackpot
The Myrna & The Why Not are open to all! No membership required.
WCBRA Finals contestants must be qualified with 10 runs for your 1st horse and an additional 5 runs for each additional horse.