Thanksgiving Classic

2021 Go Fast Races 5^th Annual Thanksgiving Classic 

November 25, 26, 27, 28, 2021

Facility

The Historic San Antonio Rose Palace, 25665 Boerne Stage Road, San Antonio, Texas 78255

SA Rose Palace Policies

• NO SMOKING INSIDE THE FACILITY PERIOD…YOU WILL BE ASKED TO STEP OUTSIDE!
• Tying of horses in the warm-up areas or arenas is strictly prohibited. 
• Horses left tied and unattended will be placed in a holding stall and charged.
• All DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH at all times! Facility fine is $200 per occurrence and they do enforce it.
• No open flame, charcoal cookers, campfires allowed anywhere on the premises, strictly forbidden!
• No alcoholic beverages are to be brought onto the premises. You are subject to arrest unless confined within your personal RV/Trailer
• Firearms Prohibited
• Cash only for anything purchased on the premises.

General Competition Format

• Go Fast Races reserves the right to scratch any rider that cannot get their horse in the arena, for any reason, within a reasonable amount of time. If this occurs there are no refunds, no exceptions.

  • A Contestant may have ONE person either on horse or on foot to assist them in the warm-up area, holding pen or alley. Designated person must check in at office and obtain a “Rider Assist” wrist band! One issued per contestant. Lost wrist band replacement is $10 No wrist band, no entrance to holding area or alley!
  • A contestant will receive a no time for lack of forward motion, a broken pattern or a knocked down barrel.
  • Forward motion -you may not come to a stop, backup or circle after breaking the mouth of the alley! 
  • If you run out of order during the race for any reason you will receive a no time with no refund.
  • If you miss your assigned draw run for any reason you will receive a no time with no refund. You may, however, pay another entry fee and run at the end of the race.
  • If there is a timer failure, a re-run option will be offered or entry fee refund.
  • No Re-Runs or refunds are issued for tack failure that occurs before or during a run.
  • No Buy Back Runs
  • Regular Race Drags will have no more than 5 runners.
  • Exhibitions are limited to 60 seconds.
  • Exhibitions or draw spots may not be sold/ transferred or given away when drawing out. Please review official draw out procedure!
  • Children must be supervised at all times.
  • No bicycles, skates, skate boards, scooters, running or playing in or near the Arena, Warm Up areas, holding pens or stalls!
  • Covid 19 is very real!  Please use common sense and be respectful of other’s decisions where this is concerned!
  • GFR reserves the right to remove any competitor, guest of competitors or spectators if deemed necessary for non-compliance of any of the above policies.

No Tolerance Policy

• Go Fast Races has a NO TOLERANCE policy for animal abuse and people abuse and reserves the right to determine what animal abuse/people abuse is. 
• Dogs not allowed in ENTRY OFFICE, ARENA, WARM UP PEN OR HOLDING PEN!
• All Dogs must be on a leash at all times and not left unattended within the facility.
• We will not tolerate abusive language or attitude to our contractors/staff, arena facility staff, sponsors, representatives, officers or owners by any contestant or any traveling associate or family member of the contestant.
• All photographers (professional or amateur) must obtain express consent from Go Fast Races to photograph any event.
• Any photographer or videographer taking photographs to be sold without prior express consent from Go Fast Races will be asked to leave the premises and any attempt to resale any photographs will be acted upon legally.
• Contestants grant management the right to use any photographs or video taken of him/her during the event, including but not limited to those taken during competition or while otherwise attend the event, for publicity purposes.
• Contestants are expressly prohibited from taking pictures/videos of photographer/videographer proofs or recorded runs at the viewing booths unless approved by the event videographer or photographer.
• Press credentials are required for all commercial photographers or videographers on the host facility grounds during the event. Credentials can be obtained in the show office. Individuals without prior approval and proper press credentials will be asked to leave the premises.
• Go Fast Races reserves the right to refuse competition entry or spectator entry to anyone if we deem necessary
• No Alcohol brought into the facility
• No Smoking within the facility. 
• Not cooperating with any of the above policies may lead to law enforcement being called to remove offender.

Miscellaneous

VENDORS:

Selling of merchandise or professional services on the grounds, in stalls, or at trailers is prohibited unless you are a vendor contracted with Go Fast Races. For questions on Vendors please contact us at: mitzi@gofastraces.com

     RACE DISCLAIMER

GFR Reserves the right to cancel the race, modify the schedule, or reduce the amount of added money in the event that future Federal, State or Local Covid-19 Guidelines/Mandates impose restrictions out of our control that may affect entries. Refunds (less process fees) would be offered if added money is reduced after any pre-entries and competitor decides to draw out. Full refunds of all fees would be given if the race is cancelled completely. 

2021 Go Fast Races 5^th Annual Thanksgiving Classic 

November 25, 26, 27, 28, 2021

Triple Vodka 2D Varsity Futurity $15K Added

Open to all horses aged 5 years and under, born in 2016/2017 (2021 crop), who have not been entered in any barrel competition prior to November 15 of 2020.  The futurity will consist of two go-rounds and an average.  The Futurity will be a 2D, full second split, progressive payout with 30% paid in each go-round and 40% in the average.  Average time is a true average of two times. Average will pay out 2Ds. The number of places paid to be determined by the total number of entries. Average Awards guaranteed to 1^st place 1D & 1^st Place 2D. Varsity Futurity 1^st Go is Saturday 8am. Varsity Futurity 2^nd Go is Sunday 9am (reverse order).

**WE DO ALLOW YOU TO ROLL FROM THE AMERICAN QUALIFIER ON SATURDAY TO THE VARSITY FUTURITY. YOU WILL STILL BE ISSUED A DRAW NUMBER IN THE FUTURITY FOR YOUR SUNDAY REVERSE ORDER RUN

**Horse Registration papers (listing current owner!) must be submitted by email to : mitzi@gofastraces.com

** Must have registration papers at on-site check in as well (see Schedule)

Varsity Futurity Fees

• $425 plus $50 Process Fee if entered by October 15
• $425 plus $75 Process Fee if entered b/t Oct. 16-Nov. 15
• $425 plus $100 Process Fee if entered after Nov. 15
• Stalls not included in fees (reserve at gofastraces.com/thanksgiving then choose Stalls/RVs)
• All Refunds require a Draw Out Change Form be completed and submitted online. No other type of notice will be accepted!
• Process Fees are Non-Refundable
• 70% Refund of Entry Fees if draw out form is submitted by 8am Thursday November 25, 2021.
• NO REFUNDS after above deadline.
• Refunds are issued within 15 business days of last race day.
• No Vet Outs Required/Accepted

MVP 2D J.V. Futurity $5K Added

Open to all horses aged 5 years and under, born in 2017/2018 (2022 crop & Redshirts), who have not been entered in any barrel competition prior to November 15 of 2021.  The futurity will consist of two go-rounds and an average.  The J.V. Futurity will be a 2D, full second split, progressive payout with 30% paid in each go-round and 40% in the average, 75% Overall Payback.  Average time is a true average of two times. Average will pay out by 2Ds. The number of places paid to be determined by the total number of entries. J.V. Futurity 1^st Go is Saturday 2pm. 2^nd Go Sunday 10am (reverse order)

WE DO ALLOW YOU TO ROLL FROM THE AMERICAN QUALIFIER ON SATURDAY TO THE J.V. FUTURITY. YOU WILL STILL BE ISSUED A DRAW NUMBER IN THE J.V. FUTURITY FOR YOUR SUNDAY REVERSE ORDER RUN

**Horse Registration papers (listing current owner!) must be submitted by email to: mitzi@gofastraces.com

** Must have registration papers at on-site check in as well (see Schedule)

J.V. Futurity Fees

• $325 plus $50 Process Fee if entered by October 15
• $325 plus $75 Process Fee if entered b/t Oct. 16-Nov. 15
• $325 plus $100 Process Fee if entered after Nov. 15
• Stalls not included in fees (reserve at gofastraces.com/thanksgiving then choose Stalls/RVs)
• All Refunds require a Draw Out Change Form be completed and submitted online. No other type of notice will be accepted!
• Process Fees are Non-Refundable
• 70% Refund of Entry Fees if draw out form is submitted by 8am Thursday November 25, 2021.
• NO REFUNDS after above deadline.
• Refunds are issued within 15 business days of last race day.
• No Vet Outs Required/Accepted

2D Derby $3000 Added

Open to all horses Born in 2015/2014 having not competed before December 1, 2018. The Derby will be a 2D, full second split, progressive payout with 30% paid in each go-round and 40% in the average, 75% Overall Payback .The number of places paid to be determined by the total number of entries. Derby 1^st Go Saturday 3pm. Derby 2^nd Go Sunday 11am (reverse order). 

WE DO ALLOW YOU TO ROLL FROM THE AMERICAN QUALIFIER ON SATURDAY TO THE DERBY. YOU WILL STILL BE ISSUED A DRAW NUMBER IN THE DERBY FOR YOUR SUNDAY REVERSE ORDER RUN

*Horse Registration papers (listing current owner!) must be submitted by email to: mitzi@gofastraces.com

**Must have registration papers as well at on-site check in (see Schedule)

Derby Fees

• $225 plus $50 Process Fee if entered by October 15
• $225plus $75 Process Fee if entered b/t Oct. 16-Nov. 15
• $225 plus $100 Process Fee if entered after Nov. 15
• Stalls/RVs are not included in fees (reserve at gofastraces.com/thanksgiving then choose Stalls/RVs Tab)
• All Refunds require a Draw Out Change Form be completed and submitted online. No other type of notice will be accepted!
• Process Fees are Non-Refundable
• 70% Refund of Entry Fees if draw out form is submitted by 8am Thursday November 25, 2021.
• NO REFUNDS after above deadline.
• Refunds are issued within 15 business days of last race day
• No Vet Outs Required/Accepted

Check-in Futurity and Derby Competitors

All Riders (do not need horse) must check-in on site at one of the following times:

• 5pm-9pm Thursday November 25, 2021
• 9am-4pm Friday November 26, 2021
• Failure to check in may result in being removed from the race.

Must Have the following for check in on site:

• Original Horse Registration Papers 
• Current Negative EIA/Coggins
• Health Certificate issued within last 20 days for out of state (Texas) horses
• Horses without proper documentation will not be allowed on the grounds and may be scratched. 
• A Draw Number Form will be issue upon check in
• Draw Number Form must be displayed on the back of the saddle pad on left side of horse.
• If Draw Number is Missing horse may be scratched from the run.
• $20 To Replace Lost/Damaged Draw Number Form

Check In Open Riders

Upon entering the San Antonio Rose Palace be prepared to show a current negative EIA/Coggins as well as an out of state Health Certificate issued within last 20 days.  Please keeps these on hand through out the race weekend as inspectors can show up at any time.

RIDERS MUST CHECK IN AT THE OFFICE AND PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET!

Each Rider may have one person that helps them in the Holding Pen & Alley. This helper MUST HAVE ON A RIDER ASSIST WRIST BAND! Each Rider is issued ONE Rider Assist Wrist Band (in race packet)

Replacement bands may be purchase for $10 by the RIDER only!

Open 5D Races $12,500 Total Added $2500 Youth Total

Open to horses of all ages. ½ second splits, equal payout, 75% payback of entry fee, 100% added money. Places paid will be determined based on the total number of entries in each race.

Friday Entry Fee $50, Saturday Entry Fee $60, Sunday Entry Fee $60. Process fees are per day/per rider $15/$15/$15 Added Money Friday $1500, Saturday $5000, Sunday $5000

Age & Other Incentives $2700 Total Added

5D Youth, must enter Open, Splits are ½, ½, 1, 1, equal payout. $45 Entry fee per day Fri/Sat/Sun Added Money Friday $500, Saturday $500, Sunday $500

4D Senior, must enter Open, Splits are ½, ½, ½ $30 Fee, Saturday & Sunday Only

4D Adult, must enter Open, Splits are ½, ½, ½   $30 Fee, Saturday & Sunday Only

3D Rodeo USA Must enter Open, Splits ½ ½ ½ $100 Fee, Friday & Sunday Only

5D Open Average, based on fastest two times of Friday/Saturday/Sunday. ½ second splits, equal payout, 100% payout on Added money. $55 Entry fee once. Added Money $1000

5D Youth Average, based on fastest two times of Friday/Saturday/Sunday. ½, ½, 1, 1splits, equal payout, 100% payout on added money. $55 Entry fee once. Added Money $1000

PRIZES

5D Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday Go Round Buckles for D Winners 

4D Adult and Senior Saturday and Sunday Go Round Buckles for D Winners

5D Open Average Winner -Saddle and Buckle

5D Youth Average Winner - Saddle and Buckle

2D Varsity Futurity Go Round Buckles Saturday and Sunday

2D Varsity Average 1D Winner Beautiful Shea Michelle Champion Spurs and Buckle    2D Average Winner Shea Michelle Buckle

2D J.V. Futurity Go Round Buckles Saturday and Sunday

2D J.V. Futurity Average 1D Winner- Shea Michelle Champion Spurs and Buckle, 2D Average Winner Sheas Michelle Buckle

2D Derby Go Round Buckles Saturday and Sunday

2D Derby Average 1D Winner-Shea Michelle Champion Spurs and buckle, 2D Winner Shea Michelle Champion Buckle

American Qualifier Winner-Champion Saddle and Buckle, Top 10 Qualifier Buckles

WPRA Side Pot Incentive $250 Added-Saturday Only

• Must enter open, straight payout, $45 Entry Fee, 90% Payback, $250 Added.

•      WPRA MEMBER MAY ONLY ENTER ONE HORSE IN SIDE POT
•     Must be 3 entries to pay out

PBRIP (Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program)/TPHBA (Texas Paint Horse Breeders Association)  $3500 Added Total Saturday Only.

 $65 Entry Fee, must Enter Open, 5D, Splits ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ $65 Fee, Saturday Only

      PBRIP (Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program)

•  $2500 Added, 5D ½ Splits, Payout is on $40 plus added money, Equal Payout, Payout mailed by APHA
• All APHA Registered Horses are eligible to participate
• Horse must be enrolled in PBRIP Program ($35/ year Fee)
• Recorded Owner and rider must be current & paid APHA Members

TPHBA (Texas Paint Horse Breeders Association) Texas Bred Incentive $1000 paid out between the top 3 fastest times of the PBRIP Incentive above. Payout Mailed by APHA;

• Horse must have been foaled in Texas
• Recorded Owner must be a member of TPHBA ($25/year membership)

ANY horse you are entering in the American must be entered through BBR at Betterbarrelraces.com

• BBR will require you to enter our open & pay our process fee for Saturday through them.
• You may roll your American Time to any other class your horse is eligible for on Saturday.
• To roll your American Time to Saturday Classes contact Mitzi Angelle Directly at 512-422-4821
• To enter our open race on Friday or Sunday you must enter online for those days at gofastraces.com/thanksgiving
• Futurity & Derby Horses must enter on the Futurity/Derby Entry Tab at gofastraces.com/thanksgiving
• Online Entries Will Open 2 Weeks Prior To The Event
• All information regarding RFD-TV’s The American Qualifier Barrel Races can be found at www.BetterBarrelRaces.com

Draw Out/Refunds for 5D Open & Incentive Classes

• REFUND DEADLINE 8am THURSDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2021
• 70% Refund of Entry Fees Only if draw out form is submitted by 8am Thursday November 25, 2021.
•  A Draw Out Change Form must be completed and submitted online. No other type of notice will be accepted!
• Form located at:  gofastraces.com/change
• NO REFUNDS after above deadline.
• Process Fees are Non-Refundable
• Exhibitions of any kind are Non-Refundable
• Refunds are issued within 15 business days of last race day.
• No Vet Outs Required/Accepted

Add Entry/Incentive/Substitutions/Other Changes (if already entered)

• You may add to your entry or add another entry by submitting a online change form
• When Adding an entry or incentive the credit card you originally entered with will be charged the additional fees
• Change Form Located at gofastraces.com/change
• Changes On Site must be done prior to the first run in your session.
  
• All CHANGES ON-SITE ARE CASH ONLY!
• NO TEXT, MESSENGER, EMAIL OR PHONE CALLS FOR ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONS!

ALLOWED ENTRY CHANGES & FEE

• Horse Change Same Rider -$10
• Rider Change Same Horse-$30
• Moving from one Barrel Session to Another Barrel Session $20

ENTRY CHANGES NOT ALLOWED

• Giving away your draw number
• Trading Draw Numbers with another Rider
• A Horse & Rider Change is not allowed in any class and is considered a draw out subject to draw out/refund policies. 

Pay Out/Awards

• All payouts will be by Free Direct Deposit OR Mailed Check.  
• Both a WAIVER & W-9 must be submitted online only (no paper forms accepted) to receive any winnings
• If you have raced with us this year and have already filled out forms you do not need to do so again!
• Forms are located at gofastraces.com/forms
• Direct Deposit is optional and the fastest and safest way to get your winnings and free.
• Mailed Checks will be processed and mailed TO THE ADDRESS ON YOUR W-9 and will go out within 15 Business days of the last race day.
• Direct Deposit form located at gofastraces.com/forms
• All payout checks are voided with winnings forfeited if not deposited after 60 days from date of issue!
• Arrangements will be made for Awards.

Stalls/RVs

• REFUND DEADLINE IS 8am THURSDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2021 No Exceptions.
• STALL/RV REFUND is 70%  by deadline. NO REFUNDS AFTER DEADLINE.
• Stalls/RVs may not be sold.
• All Stall and RV bookings & releases must go through Go Fast Races.
• Stall/RV release must be submitted online at gofastraces.com/change by deadline.
• No Other type of notification will be accepted!
• Stalls & RVS must be reserved and paid through Go Fast Races On Line.
• Stalls & RVs are preassigned. You may make a request but we cannot guarantee a specific location upon reservation.
• You will receive your Stall or RV number upon check in at the entry office.
• Stall /RV numbers will only be released to the person that paid for the stalls! 
• Please be prepared to show identification.
• Stall /RV Refunds will only be issued to the person that paid for the stalls. No exceptions!
• If Stalls/RVs Sell out you may request to be put on the wait list and we will contact you if openings become available that fit your needs.
• Refunds issued within 15 business days of last race day if not sooner. 

Stall/RV Check In-Time Schedule is as follows:

- Thursday November 25 Check in available from 3pm-10pm only

- Friday November 26, check in available from 8am-11pm

- Saturday November 27, check in available from 8am-11pm

Stall Options/Cost per stall:

-Thursday-Sunday $125

-Friday-Sunday $100

-Saturday-Sunday $65

* 2 bags of shavings included

Extra Shavings will not be pre-sold

Extra shavings may be purchased on site only at Entry Office.

$11/bag CASH ONLY!

Outside shavings are not allowed 

All horses staying overnight on the grounds must be stalled. Stalls are on dirt.

Request to stall together cannot be guaranteed.

Overnight tying out and/or portable pens are not allowed & will be strictly enforced by facility!

RV Options/Cost per RV:

-Thursday-Sunday $140

-Friday-Sunday $105

-Saturday-Sunday $70

RVs are water & electric Only

Most are 30amp 

Placement will be determined by Trailer Length/Size

Request to RV together cannot be guaranteed due to trailer sizes

Back up RV Park Location:  

Alamo Fiesta RV Resort

33000 Interstate 10 W. 

Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 249-4700

HOST HOTEL

Fairfield Inn & Suites

6 Cascade Cavern, Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 368-4167

Race Dress Code All Classes & Hat Fine Policy

• Full Western dress code will be enforced for all Races & Competitors (not exhibitions).
• Rider Assistants do not have to be in dress code.
• Cowboy hat or safety riding helmet required.
• If Hat or Helmet comes off there will be a $10 Hat Fine payable in CASH to the entry office or you will not get your item returned! If you are rude to our barrel setters or any staff about this you will not get your hat/helmet back period!
• Long sleeve button down/snap/zip-up shirt with collar.
• Long pants/Jeans. NO SHORTS
• No Tennis Shoes
• If a contestant enters the arena without proper dress they may be given a no time.
• Go Fast Races IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR HAT should it come off anywhere in the competition area, holding pens or arena at any time before or during the race!

Event Schedule

Thursday, November 25, 2021

• NO ARRIVALS PRIOR TO 3pm

• 3pm Show Office Opens

• 3pm-10pm Stall/RV Check-In at Show Office

• 5pm-9pm Futurity/Derby Horse Check In Arena B Area

• 5pm-9pm Take Turn Exhibitions Arena B/Sign Up On-Site/Cash Only $25/Daily Wrist Band Issued

Friday, November 26, 2021

• 8:30am Show Office Opens 

• 9am-11pm Stall/RV Check-In at Show office

• 9am-5pm Take Turn Exhibitions Arena B/Sign Up On Site/Cash Only $25/Daily Wrist Band Issued 

• 9am-3pm Futurity/Derby Horse Check In Arena B Area

• 9am-1pm Prelim Exhibition Session (Main Arena/Unlimited Exbs/Limited Participation-sign up on-line to reserve! (pick up wrist band at entry office!)

• 1pm-4pm Futurity & Derby Exhibitions (2 exbs, 60 second time limit!)

• 4pm Regular Exhibitions (3 pages)

• 6pm Warm Up 5D Open

Saturday, November 27,2021

• 7:30am Show Office Opens

• 8am-11pm Stall/RV Check-In at Show Office

• 9am-5pm Take Turn Exhibitions Arena B/Sign Up On-Site/Cash Only $25/Daily Wrist Band Issued 

• 8am Varsity Futurity 1^st Go 

• 9am Open Barrel Session I (limited entries #1 through #250)

• 2pm Junior Varsity Futurity 1^st Go

• 3pm Derby 1^st Go

• 4pm Regular Exhibitions(3pages) Main Arena

• 6pm American Qualifier Main Arena

• Open Barrel Race Session II immediately following American Qualifier (starts with #251)

Sunday, November 28,2021

• 8am Show Office Opens

• 9am-3pm Take Turn Exhibitions Arena B/Sign Up On Site/Cash Only $25/

• 9am Varsity Futurity 2^nd Go (Reverse Order)

• 10am J.V. Futurity 2^nd Go (Reverse Order)

• 11am Derby 2^nd Go (Reverse Order)

• 12pm Open Barrel Race