NFR 2025: Barrel Racing Standings After Day 3 - Otero Takes the Lead

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The 2025 National Finals Rodeo (NFR) continued its high-energy pace on Saturday, with the barrel racing competition reaching its third round. The results have significant implications for the standings, with Hailey Kinsel's lead from Day 2 slipping after a mistake in Round 3. According to Sports Illustrated, Kinsel had taken the top spot in the world standings on Day 2, surpassing Kassie Mowry. However, her error in Round 3 cost her a check, and her position was affected. Despite the setback, Kinsel remains in the running, along with other top contenders. The average standings will be crucial in determining the final outcome, with several rounds left to go. In the third round, Carlee Otero and her mount, AM Regina George, delivered a strong performance, taking an early lead with a time of 13.54 seconds and securing a first-round win. Emily Beisel also showed impressive speed, finishing second with a time of 13.56 seconds after a strong comeback. Kassie Mowry, a legendary figure in the sport, secured third place with a time of 13.63 seconds and earned over $21,000. Here are the standings from Round 3 of Barrel Racing, as reported by Sports Illustrated: 1. Carlee Otero - 13.54 seconds, $36,668 2. Emily Beisel - 13.56 seconds, $28,980 3. Kassie Mowry - 13.63 seconds, $21,882 4. Katelyn Scott - 13.71 seconds, $15,377 5. (Tie) Hayle Gibson-Stillwell and Megan McLeod-Sprague - 13.72 seconds, $7,688 6. Tricia Aldridge - 13.82 seconds 7. (Tie) Andrea Busby and Halyn Lide - 13.88 seconds 8. Julie Plourde - 13.91 seconds 9. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi - 15.01 seconds 10. Lisa Lockhart - 18.44 seconds 11. Hailey Kinsel - 18.69 seconds 12. Wenda Johnson - 19.02 seconds 13. Tayla Moeykens - NT (no time) The NFR 2025 is taking place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, with events scheduled every day until December 13. Tickets can be purchased through the official NFR website. Key questions: * Who is currently leading the standings in NFR 2025? Carlee Otero is at the top with a time of 13.54 seconds and a prize money of $36,668. * Which position is Kassie Mowry currently holding? She is currently third with a time of 13.63 seconds and a prize money of $21,882. * Where is the NFR 2025 taking place? The National Finals Rodeo is taking place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.