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The barrel racing organization know as Barrel Futurities of America developed a new program during the 2002 season through which its top point earning members would be eligible to receive bonus money at the conclusion of the season. According to B.F.A. director and spokesperson Charles Brock, the concept was developed at the suggestion of members Bo Hill and Jim Warner. Brock said the B.F.A.'s board of directors opted to hold off on issuance of the bonus checks until after its final event of the season, the World Championship Futurity, so they would know exactly how much they could afford to spend on the new program.

"Our members suggested they would rather receive cash than commemorative awards for their achievements," stated Brock. "We listened. The checks were issued to the current owners of the top point earning horses from the 2002 season. $21,500 was paid out to the futurity horses and $11,500 was paid out to the derby horses.



"This is our way of saying 'Thank You' to those who supported the BFA throughout the year," continued Brock. "Lance Graves is a perfect example of the members who deserve these bonus checks. Lance attended every B.F.A. approved event this year and one of his horses ended up the #2 High Point horse of the season."

Top 20 Futurity Standings:
Place Horse Bonus Check Amt.
1 SR Red Ryder $3,000
2 What Fame $2,400
3 Coloursomebugsonme $2,100
4 Oro Leader $1,800
5 Red Headed Jonsey $1,500
6 For The Taking $1,200
7 Pure D Perks $1,000
8 Sonechos Red Ryder $900
9 Haley Smash It $800
10 Smooth Movin Dash $700
11 Ms Dixie Cousins $600
12 Sheza Cash Prophet $600
13 Nother French Girl $600
14 Fast Ta Fame $600
15 La Cold Streak $600
16 Tans Command $500
17 VF Lady In Red $500
18 Moons Ridge $500
19 Loose Red Candy $500
20 Katy Whipple $500

Top 15 Derby Standings:
1 Special K Edition $2,000
2 Designer Red $1,600
3 Romancing The Red $1,200
4 Rare Fred $1,000
5 Miss Foxy Ohs $900
6 Doittoem Martha $600
7 William Hey Buddy $600
8 Top Tally $600
9 Fame Fox Kirk $600
10 Fire Water Fanny $600
11 Pals Deck Bug $500
12 Miss Diabolique $500
13 Chapan $500
14 Beautys Times Six $500
15 SX Frenchmans Vanila$500