Barrel racers make good time at fair

Barrel racing can sometimes be one of the longer evenings of activities at the Chase County Fair. This year’s group of 76 riders moved quickly and efficiently through their rides Aug. 8.
Bailey Workman had the fastest youth ride and won 1D.
Payton Nelson won the Youth 2D followed by Liz Reeves.
In Youth 3D, Lexi Yrkoski placed third with Abby Spicer and Addyson Juhnke on her heels.
The Youth 4D was won by Heidi Turner. Becca Reeves and Ali Reeves were second and third, respectively.
Peewee riders in the exhibition were Ariata Scott, Hadley Turner, Gracyn Ratterman, Ayla Ratterman, Stella Lutz, Henley Roesener and Rydell Scott.
The night’s top ride went to Robin Bennett on French Fry with a time of 16.297 in the Open 1D.
In the Open 2D, Connie Hill and JS Native Tomcat placed first. Gimmie Jo Jansonius won the Open 3D. Taking second was Spicer, followed by Zoey Boos.
Shannon Schlachter claimed the Open 4D money.
In the senior division, Deb Christy was first in 1D. Deb Schroetlin won 2D and Beth Baxter won 3D.
Top results are as follows:
Open—1D—1. 16.297 Robin Bennett on French Fry, 2. 16.340 Deb Christy on Streakn Senior Dash, 3. 16.502 Kent Magnuson on Penny Czech, 4. 16.534 Bailey Workman on FL Fast N Furious, 5. 16.570 Robin Bennett on Namgis. 2D—1. 16.805 Connie Hill on JS Native Tomcat, 2. 16.883 Mica Rausch on Millie, 3. 16.913 Kris Vanwyk on Laney, 4. 16.925 Deb Schroetlin on RGR Aire Force, 5. 16.952 Lacey Hunter on DP Shesa Perfect Bay. 3D—1. 17.424 Gimmie Jo Jansonius on RL Noir Feathers; 2. 17.433 Abby Spicer on Red; 3. 17.478 Zoey Boos on Chinook; 4. 17.500 Nancy Smith on Jesse; 5. 17.614 Addyson Juhnke on Tango. 4D—1. 18.448 Shannon Schlachter on Mr Red Hots, 2. 18.451 Taylor Mustion on Bruces Rio Interest, 3. 18.609 Rowan Gordon on Shady, 4. 18.695 Jenny Turner on Susie, 5. 18.809 Logan Reeves on Peso.
Youth—1D—1. 16.534 Bailey Workman on FL Fast N Furious. 2D—1. 17.285 Payton Nelson on Jaybirds Bluemoon, 2. 17.332 Liz Reeves on Pepper. 3D—1. 17.809 Lexi Yrkoski on Chex Tex O, 2. 17.863 Abby Spicer on Red, 3. 18.129 Addyson Juhnke on Tango. 4D—1. 19.798 Heidi Turner on Susie, 2. 19.818 Becca Reeves on Jack, 3. 20.211 Ali Reeves on Tucker.
Senior­—1D—1. 16.340 Deb Christy on Streakn Senior Dash, 2. 16.502 Kent Magnuson on Penny Czech. 2D—1. 16.925 Deb Schroetlin on RGR Aire Force, 2. 17.012 Kerri Lemons on Sharky. 3D—1. 17.847 Beth Baxter on R Helen, 2. 17.902 Toni Bristow on AP Babe.
Peewee—4D—Ariata Scott on Twiz, Hadley Turner on Whinnie, Gracyn Ratterman on Sassy, Ayla Ratterman on Sassy, Stella Lutz on Little Red, Henley Roesener on Cheeto, Rydell Scott on Mini.