The gates officially opened to competition inside the state-of-the-art OG&E Coliseum as the 2025 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel launched its first full day of Open Derby action. In a history-making moment, riders and reiners christened the new arena with slides, spins, and show-stopping performances that set the tone for an unforgettable week in Oklahoma City.
Level 4 Open Derby and American Paint Horse Association Chrome Cash Leaders: Kole Price and Golden Coins
Leading the pack on this monumental day was NRHA Million Dollar Rider Kole Price aboard Golden Coins, who laid down a powerful 229 to top the Level 4 Open Derby and secure the lead in the APHA Chrome Cash incentive. Their performance was a fitting tribute to the debut of a venue designed to celebrate the future of reining.
Coin Toss LLC’s Golden Coins is a 2020 stallion (Spooks Gotta Gun x Electric Cha Ching) bred and nominated by Silver Spurs Equine.
Level 3 Open Derby Leaders:
NRHA Million Muehlstaetter and Gunin Addy Tude held onto the top spot in the Level 3 Open Derby after the first section. The 7-year-old stallion, owned by Rancho Oso Rio, earned a 223 to take the lead. NRHA Corporate Partner Toyon Ranch bred and nominated the stallion by NRHA Hall of Famer Gunnatrashya and out of Miss Lil Addy Tude.
Level 2 Open Derby Leaders: Trent Harvey and Mskittys Painted Gun
With a 221.5, NRHA Professional Trent Harvey and Mskittys Painted Gun lead the Level 2 and Novice Horse Open derbies. Bred, owned and nominated by Last Stop Ranch LLC, Mskittys Painted Gun is a 2021 stallion by NRHA $3 Million Sire Colonels Shining Gun and out of Walla Girl Is A Whiz.
Level 1 Open Derby Leaders: Juan Robledo Coppiano and Alpha Sushi Chic
Although he has only been an NRHA member for two years, Juan Robledo Coppiano soared to the top of the Level 1 Open Derby on Alpha Sushi Chic. The 7-year-old mare is owned, bred and nominated by Alpha Quarter Horses LLC. The duo scored a 221, more than five points higher than the pair sitting in second place at the end of section one.
Prime Time Open Derby Co-Leaders: Duane Latimer and CS Especially Moody
An impressive 222 placed NRHA $2 Million Rider Duane Latimer and CS Especially Moody (Gunners Special Nite x Judys A Little Moody) in the co-leader position of the Prime Time Open Derby. NRHA $3 Million Owner Corinna Schumacher’s XCS Ranch LLC’s CS Especially Moody is a 2019 stallion bred and nominated by his owner.
Prime Time Open Derby Co-Leaders: Craig Schmersal and Enterprizingattitude
Co-leading the Prime Time Open Derby are Enterprizing Attitude (SG Frozen Enterprize x Face The Attitude) and NRHA $5 Million Rider Craig Schmersal. The 6-year-old gelding, bred and owned by Hickory Creek Ranch, was nominated by Ginger Schmersal.
Tamarack Ranch Open 4-Year-Old Stakes Leaders: Casey Deary and Alpha Viking
NRHA $5 Million Rider Casey Deary and Alpha Viking took the lead in the Tamrack Ranch Open 4-Year-Old Stakes. Deary and the stallion, bred and nominated by Alpha Quarter Horses LLC, scored a 225.5 to take the lead. By NRHA Hall of Famer Gunnatrashya and out of Rock It With Sass, the stallion is owned by Alpha Vargo Partners.
With electrifying runs and new memories made, the first day of competition inside the OG&E Coliseum has set the bar high for what’s to come. As the 2025 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel continues, anticipation builds for tomorrow’s action, including the continuation of Open Derby preliminaries. Stay tuned as riders look to raise the standard even higher and etch their names into NRHA history. Visit nrhaderby.com for the latest results, updates and schedule details.
