The first Saturday night of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is typically known as "stallion night" because it ends with the Walking Stallions, Five Years and Over, class, generally considered the key preliminary to the World Grand Championship.

The class has been split into two divisions, and Celebration officials have announced which horses will fall into which division.

Class 78-A

It's Billy The Kid, Russ Thompson

Star, Gary Edwards

Jose's Intimidator, Jamie Bradshaw

Smooth Like JFK, Ray Gilmer

Gen On The Run, Justin Harris

Mister Push Button, Scott Beaty

Sky Jam, Allan Callaway

Jazz Country, Tim Smith

Another RPM, Rob Brainard

Santana's El Nino, Link Webb

Blue Blooded Bandit, Knox Blackburn

Atlanta Ritz, Larry Edwards

King Of The Jungle, Charlie Green

A Strong Dollar, Joel Weaver

Busting Special, Jimmy McConnell

Cash Maker, Tim Thompson

Jazz Cash, Allen Abee

He's A Weekend Warrior, Joe Cotten

Steal Justice, Jack Way

Class 78-B

MOAB, Steve Hankins

Escalade, Robert Stivers

Puttin Cash On The Line, Ray Gilmer

Victory Colors, Jim Huffman

U C I'm Ultra Gold, Bill Cantrell

Skywatch's Masterpiece, John Allan Callaway

Jose's Hot Pepper, Tim Smith

Missed The Boat, Jason Day

Holyfield, Link Webb

Private Charter, Knox Blackburn

General's Show Stopper, Jeff Green

Cash's All Star, Larry Edwards

P.G.A., Joel Weaver

Rowdy Rev, Bill Bobo

Watch It Now, Jimmy McConnell

The Who, Jimmy McConnell

Impressive Motion, Larry Latham

Don Diego, Joe Cotten

The Celebration takes place each year during the 11 days and nights prior to Labor Day. It is the premier event for the Tennessee Walking Horse, during which the breed's overall World Grand Champion and 33 other World Grand Champions are crowned. More than $750,000 in prizes and awards are given during the event, which also includes a barn decorating contest, a trade fair and a dog show. The 70th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is scheduled Aug. 20-30.

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