The stage is officially set for the 2026 Maiden Finals following Wednesday afternoon's Redemption Class. Twenty talented contenders have earned their place in Saturday night's championship, where they'll compete for one of the industry's most coveted titles. Below is a look at this year's finalists, along with their riders and owners.

The finalists include Country Revival with rider Victoria Jamison for owner Sonya Gold, The Dark Web with rider RM Kellett for owner Missy Johnson, Daddy Warbucks with rider David Mast for owner David Mast, A Whole New World-PRS with rider Victoria Jamison for owner Bill McCallister, Blue Strips with rider Joe Lester for owners Chris James and Kelli Harvey, It's Time To Party with rider BJ Richards for owner Patti Pollack, Daddy's Drama with rider Alex Sinden for owners Mike and Angela Kluttz, Mr. Big Stuff with rider Ryne White for owners Joni and Janet Henderson, Lady A with rider Finley New for owners Bobby and Cindy Richards, Never Forget Choo with rider Laurie Toone for owner Margo Young, Chicharito with rider Laurie Toone for owner Laurie Toone, Dad Bod with rider Hannah Pulvers for owner Caroline Elliott-Allen, It Was Justified with rider Dickie Gardner for owner Teresa Tyra, My Mama's Crazy with rider David Mast for owner Jamie Noe, Down Right Amazing with rider Laurie Toone for owner Karen Airey, Cash Daddy with rider BJ Richards for owners Debbie and Wayne Simons, Knocked Him Out LCF with rider Joe Lester for owner Janson Patterson, Cornerstone RFF with rider David Mast for owner Jamie Noe, Icy Ice Baby with rider Joe Lester for owners Mike Fayne and Karen McGee, and Rosenblatt with rider Crystal Deputy for owner Colton Holley.