The PCCHA Reyzin The Cash Derby & Classic/Challenge heads back to the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 5–14 for ten days of top-level cutting horse competition.
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Event Details
- What: PCCHA Reyzin The Cash Derby & Classic/Challenge
- When: June 5–14, 2026
- Move-In: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Where: South Point Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- Added Money: $195,000
What’s New in 2026
This year’s Derby features a new format: one go round with Finals for all classes, replacing the previous two-go format. The change was made due to cattle cost and availability. The top 25% of entries from the go round advance to Finals, with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 25 finalists per level.
Classes & Divisions
The Derby covers two limited aged groups:
- Derby — 4-year-old horses
- Classic/Challenge — 5 and 6-year-old horses
Within each aged group, there are three divisions — Open, Non-Pro, and Amateur — and each division is split into three levels based on the rider’s NCHA lifetime earnings:
| Division | Top Level | Intermediate | Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $750,000+ TLE | Less than $200k in previous 2 years | $0–$200,000 TLE |
| Non-Pro | $500,000+ TLE | $150,001–$499,999 TLE | $0–$150,000 TLE |
| Amateur | $100,000+ TLE | $25,001–$99,999 TLE | $0–$25,000 TLE |
Classes Within Classes
Every Open division includes a Gelding and Novice jackpot class within the class (Novice eligibility: less than $10,000 TLE as of May 1, 2026). Non-Pro and Amateur divisions include Gelding and Senior (age 60+) jackpot divisions. Entry fee for these is $400 + $100 office fee.
Added Money at a Glance
| Class | Added Money | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Yr Old Open Derby | $50,000 | $1,960 |
| 5/6 Yr Old Open Classic/Challenge | $35,000 | $1,865 |
| 4 Yr Old Non-Pro Derby | $15,000 | $1,595 |
| 5/6 Yr Old Non-Pro Classic/Challenge | $15,000 | $1,595 |
| 4 Yr Old Amateur Derby | $15,000 | $1,595 |
| 5/6 Yr Old Amateur Classic/Challenge | $15,000 | $1,595 |
| Open Intermediate (4 & 5/6 Yr) | $10,000 each | $1,470 |
| Non-Pro / Amateur Intermediate | $7,500 each | $1,370 |
| Limited Open / NP / Amateur | Jackpot | $980 |
Schedule at a Glance
| Date | What’s Happening |
|---|---|
| Thursday, June 4 | Fresh Cattle Derby Practice (entered 4-year-olds only) — 8:00 AM |
| Friday, June 5 | Open Classic/Challenge Go Round — 8:00 AM |
| Saturday, June 6 | Open Derby Go Round — 8:00 AM |
| Sunday, June 7 | Open Classic/Challenge IM & LTD Go Round; Open Derby IM & LTD Go Round — 8:00 AM |
| Monday, June 8 | NCHA Open & Non-Pro Show #1; Open Classic/Challenge Finals; Open Derby Finals; Open IM 5/6 Finals; Open IM Derby Finals — 8:00 AM |
| Tuesday, June 9 | NCHA Unlimited Amateur & $75k Amateur Show #1; Non-Pro Classic/Challenge Go Round; Non-Pro Derby Go Round; Amateur Derby IM & LTD Go — 8:00 AM |
| Wednesday, June 10 | Non-Pro Derby IM & LTD Go; Non-Pro Classic/Challenge IM & LTD Go; Amateur Derby Go Round; NCHA Shows #2 (Open, Non-Pro, Youth, Amateur) — 8:00 AM |
| Thursday, June 11 | Amateur Classic/Challenge Go Round — 7:00 AM; Way Out West $10,000 NCHA Open Go Round (est. 7 PM) |
| Friday, June 12 | Amateur Classic/Challenge IM & LTD Go; Way Out West NCHA Non-Pro, $75k Amateur & Unlimited Amateur Go Rounds — 8:00 AM |
| Saturday, June 13 | Non-Pro IM Derby Finals; Non-Pro 5/6 Finals; PCCHA Year End Youth Invitational Finals; Way Out West Finals (Open, Non-Pro, Amateur) — 8:00 AM |
| Sunday, June 14 | Non-Pro Derby Finals; Amateur 5/6 & Derby Finals; Cutter’s Party featuring Dave McGregor Award, Trainers Live Auction & Youth Year End — 8:00 AM |
Download the full schedule (updated 5/29/26)
Track Scores Live
All Derby confirmations and working orders are available on CHClivescoring.com. Check your confirmation and contact the PCCHA office immediately if anything is incorrect.
Membership Requirements
Both owners and riders must be current NCHA and PCCHA members to participate. Join PCCHA here.
Health Paperwork
All horses must have:
- 12-month Coggins (all horses)
- 30-day health certificate (horses not coming from Arizona or Colorado)
Arizona & Colorado horses: VSV (Vesicular Stomatitis Virus) is currently active in those states. Horses coming from AZ or CO require a 7-day health certificate with special verbiage stating the horse has been examined within seven days of shipment and has not been exposed to VSV or located on a VSV-confirmed or suspected premises in the previous 14 days. For full Nevada import requirements, visit agri.nv.gov.
Hotel Information
The South Point Hotel is the host hotel for the event.
South Point Hotel & Casino
(866) 791-7626
Group Code: PCC0531
Reservation Cutoff: May 17, 2026
Book online here
Note: The hotel’s spa is undergoing renovation from March through the end of September 2026.
Stalls
Stall reservations were due May 15, 2026. Stalls can be cancelled up to 10 days prior to the start of the show at no charge; after that, a $100 cancellation fee applies. Download the stall form or reserve online via JotForm.
PCCHA Derby Entry Deadlines & Late Fees
Entries were due May 15, 2026 (no grace period). Late entries were accepted with a fee through May 31. After May 31, entries are accepted but horses go at the end of the set with no extra cattle added. Credit cards carry an additional 3% handling charge.