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Format
Race for Riches is three separate races held over three days. You may enter one, two, or all three. Each race has $10,000 added and pays out on a 5D (.5 split) format.
Race 1
Friday, Sept 18
$10,000 added · 5D (.5 split)
Race 2
Saturday, Sept 19
$10,000 added · 5D (.5 split)
Race 3
Sunday, Sept 20
$10,000 added · 5D (.5 split)
Not your average, AVERAGE. $20,000 added, paid on the 5D (.5 split). The Average combines your best two runs. To be eligible you must enter at least two of the three races.
Schedule
Thursday · Sept 17
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Grounds open for all contestant arrivals |
| 12:00 – 9:00 PM | Exhibitions (main arena) · 25 per 30-minute block · pre-sold through the Go For Broke online store (sales open Aug 24 at 5 PM) |
Friday · Sept 18
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 9:00 AM | Exhibitions (main arena) · 25 per 30-minute block · pre-sold through the online store |
| 8:00 AM | Show office opens |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Arena 3 exhibitions, cash only at the gate |
| 9:00 AM | All changes and late entries close for Friday |
| 9:50 AM | Prayer & National Anthem |
| 10:00 AM | Race 1 · Early Section (limited to 250) |
| 3:00 PM | Race 1 · Late Section (will not start before 3:00 PM) |
| 7:00 PM | Show office closes |
Race 1 early & late are the SAME race, drawn 1 through the end. If 200 enter the early section, the late section starts with draw #201.
Saturday · Sept 19
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Show office opens |
| 7:50 AM | Prayer & National Anthem |
| 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Arena 3 exhibitions, cash only at the gate |
| 8:00 AM | Deadline: all changes and late entries close for the weekend |
| 8:30 AM | Race 2 · Early Section (limited to 250) |
| 1:30 PM | Race 2 · Late Section (will not start before 1:30 PM) |
Race 2 early & late are the SAME race, drawn 1 through the end.
Sunday · Sept 20
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Show office opens |
| 7:50 AM | Prayer & National Anthem |
| 8:00 AM | Race 3 |
| +15 min after Race 3 | Race for Riches Average Awards presentation |
Awards will not be shipped. If you are not staying, arrange to have awards picked up from War Bar Tack in Rockford, IL, or send a representative.
Show schedule subject to change, follow our Facebook page for updates.
Entry Fees & Extras
| Item | Fee | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| TRIO Entry | $350 / horse | Races 1, 2 and 3 + Average |
| DUO Entry | $270 / horse | Two races (2 days of your choice) + Average |
| SOLO Entry | $80 / horse | Single day, for those attending one day only |
| Office Fee | $10 | Per rider, per day |
| Stall (Thu–Sun) | $95 | Includes 2 bags of shavings · one per horse entered |
| Camping with electric | $35 / night | $105 Thu–Sun |
| Primitive / generator camping | $25 / weekend | Must park in designated lots |
| Jump-out / day haul in-out | $30 | Per rider, per weekend · tie-outs park in track infield, no overnight |
Stalls: one stall per horse entered, you cannot purchase stalls for other people. No tack, buddy, or training-horse stalls. Stalling-partner requests must be noted on the entry form by all parties and are not guaranteed.
Approvals, Side Pots & Entries
Approvals
WPRA Great Lakes Divisional Circuit · Better Barrel Races (BBR) · Run for the Bonus (BRF) 2027 Double Qualifier · Non-Incentive Horse (NIH) & Open Incentive Horse (OIH)
Full House Incentive 3D Open
Saturday, Sept 19
$250 added · $35 entry fee
Youth 4D Side Pot
Saturday, Sept 19
$250 added · $35 entry fee
Refunds
90% of total fee through Sunday, Sept 13 at midnight. Email goforbrokebarrelrace@gmail.com, subject “Refund request (name).” No refunds after this date.
Payout
100% of added money paid out. Entry fees jackpotted at 75%. Run for the Bonus approval fee ($1 per run) taken from open entry.
Rules
All Go For Broke events run under the official GFB Event Guidelines, and Futurity & Derby classes follow the Futurity/Derby Guidelines. Entering the event means you agree to them. Reach out with any rules questions and we are glad to help.
Waivers & Disclosure
Equine Health Documentation: By submitting an entry, the exhibitor certifies that each horse entered has all documentation required by the State of Wisconsin, including a current negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA/Coggins) test and any other documentation required by applicable state regulations. The exhibitor is responsible for uploading a legible copy of each horse’s required documentation to SaddleBook SaddleDocs during the entry process. Documentation must be associated with the correct horse and remain valid through the duration of the event. Entries may be rejected, placed on hold, or deemed ineligible to compete until all required documentation has been received and verified. Go For Broke Productions reserves the right to inspect original documentation at any time during the event. Any exhibitor found to have submitted false, altered, expired, or inaccurate documentation may be disqualified without refund and may be reported to the appropriate regulatory authorities.
By entering this event you agree: you are responsible for reading, understanding, and following all event rules. Participation in equine events involves inherent risks that you voluntarily accept. Go For Broke Productions, its staff and associates are not liable for any accident, injury, theft, death, or property damage while attending, competing, camping, or spectating. GFBP reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant at any time.
Equine Activity Liability Notice: under Iowa Code Chapter 673, Wisconsin Statute §895.481, and the Illinois Equine Activity Liability Act, an equine activity sponsor is not liable for injury or death resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Proper supervision of minors is required at all times.
Location & Stalls
Elkhorn Equestrian Center, Walworth County Fairgrounds
Walworth County Fairgrounds
Elkhorn, WI
Stalls & RV
Stalls $95 (Thu–Sun), include 2 bags of shavings, one per horse entered. Camping with electric $35/night ($105 Thu–Sun) or primitive/generator $25/weekend. Parking attendants Thursday 10 AM–9 PM around barns B/C/D/E, parked in order of arrival, no saving spots.