The Wilderness Circuit has become synonymous with standard patterns on consistent and even ground for WPRA barrel racers resulting in record breaking runs. This year the place was Heber City, Utah, and the jockey was Sydney Graham that made headlines.

In front of the sold-out crowd gold medals were awarded to close out the 2026 edition of the Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo presented by Zions Bank.

If you weren’t a barrel racing fan before the 2026 edition of the Calgary Stampede, one could bet if you watched just one round of the 10-day event you became a big fan after an electrifying performance by the best in the WPRA. Many have said and posted that it was the best barrel race they have ever witnessed, proving when you combine phenomenal ground with top jockeys on some of the best equine athletes in the business, it will be magical.