Ridden by J.R. Ramirez, Takin Cash Bac went on to score his ninth win from 13 starts this season. Jones saddled the 3-year-old black gelding for Cyndee Duke or Roger Wynn. Vessels Stallion Farm LLC bred the son of Takin On The Cash. Takin Cash Bac covered the distance in :45.22.

Takin Cash Bac is the meet's biggest winner, as no other Quarter Horse on the ground can boast as many wins as his nine victories. The final for the Grade 1 $100,000 Marathon National will be held on Saturday, December 17.

Lisa Joneson's Roto Rooster, who was making his first local start of the year, posted the fastest qualifying time of :45.12. Alex Bautista piloted the brown gelding by Pure D Dash for trainer Dan Francisco. This was his fourth start of the year.

The complete list of qualifiers to the December 17 $150,000 Marathon National is as follows; Roto Rooster (:45.12), Takin Cash Bac (:45.225), Shake The Dice (:45.275), Lords Table (:45.355), My Prince of Strides (:45.44), Oak Canyon (:45.565) and First To Ramble (:45.59) and Hez Cool Man (:45.74).