The Diamond Classic Main Event is currently underway from April 13-21 at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene, Texas. This exciting new race has attracted a large number of participants and has witnessed some blazing-fast times. All of the barrel racers who competed in the first round of the futurity have returned to compete in the second round, hoping to win a share of the average money.
Round two saw Samantha Flanery and First Ivory , also known as"Ivory," dominate the competition. The duo clocked an impressive 15.381-second run, securing the top spot in the 1D and earn $11,204, along with $4,802 for the proud owners, Clay and Teressa Peck. "Ivy, affectionately named by my granddaughter, has been incredible since I saw her at the sale as a baby," shared Teressa Peck."I have wanted an Ivory James forever, and on top of that, her being a First Moonflash, I fell in love.""Josh Seeger helped shape this filly into the phenomenal mare that she is; as a three-year-old, she and Seeger already set an arena record," added Peck.
In hot pursuit, only three thousandths of a second behind were Tricia Aldridge and Adios Pantalones . After placing seventh in round one, they came back stronger in round two, securing second place with a time of 15.384, earning $7,842, and Zerlotti Genetics earning $3,361. With their two go-round times, the team has secured the title of The Diamond Classic Futurity Reserve Champion. Their payout is helping Adios close in on their goal of $300,000 in futurity earnings.The Diamond Classic Main Event continues with the second section and second go on Friday, April 19. For complete results, visit