Hillary Maybery for SI Rodeo Daily
Damian Brennan Extends Lead with Victory at 96th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo
Damian Brennan, the 24-year-old saddle bronc rider from Queensland, Australia, once again proved his mettle at the 96th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo, March 7-10. With his impressive performance, he not only secured the title but also strengthened his position at No. 2 in the ProRodeo World Standings.
Brennan's journey to rodeo success has been marked by his talent and determination. He was previously named the 2022 Resistol Rookie of the Year. After his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo appearance in December 2023, he claimed victory at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in February earlier this year, setting the stage for a promising 2024 season.
In Arcadia, Brennan's 85.5-point ride earned him $4,907, further solidifying his bid for the world title and showcasing his formidable skills as a competitor.
While Brennan's triumphant performance stood out, the rodeo also featured exceptional performances in other events. Nick Pelke's impressive ride in bareback riding earned him the top spot with 87.5 points and a $4,900 paycheck. Jake Lockwood dominated the bull riding with an 89.5-point ride, securing a $4,794 paycheck.
In team roping, Tee Luttrell and Cody Hogan displayed exceptional teamwork, completing a swift 5.0-second run and earning $4,305 each. In steer wrestling, Win Mardis emerged victorious with a 3.5-second run and earning $2,976.
Alex Caudle's mastery in the tie-down roping event clinched his victory with a time of 8.5 seconds, earning him $4,315. Ericka Nelson dominated the barrel racing competition, clocking in at 16.45 seconds and claiming the top prize of $4,812.
As the ProRodeo World Standings race continues, all eyes are on Brennan, who is proving to be a tough contender.
96th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo Full Results
All-around cowboy: Billy Brunson, $3,040, tie-down roping and team roping.
Bareback riding: 1. Nick Pelke, 87.5 points, $4,900; 2. (tie) R.C. Landingham and Lane McGehee, 86, $3,267 each; 4. Dean Thompson, 85, $1,797; 5. Tanner Aus, 84.5, $1,143; 6. (tie) Taylor Broussard and Weston Timberman, 83, $735 each; 8. Ethan Mazurenko, 82, $490.
Steer wrestling: 1. Win Mardis, 3.5 seconds, $2,976; 2. Gary Gilbert, 3.6, $2,626; 3. Quentin Wheeler, 3.7, $2,276; 4. Justin Thigpen, 3.9, $1,926; 5. (tie) Sam Dixon and Mose Fleming, 4.0, $1,663 each; 7. Sam Goings, 4.4, $1,401; 8. Savion Elias, 4.5, $1,226; 9. Kyle Irwin, 4.7, $1,050; 10. Juan Alcazar Jr, 5.0, $700.
Team roping: 1. Tee Luttrell/Cody Hogan, 5.0 seconds, $4,305 each; 2. Wyatt Bray/Paden Bray, 5.3, $3,798; 3. Cory Kidd V/Clay Futrell, 5.5, $3,292; 4. Braxton Culpepper/Brad Culpepper, 5.9, $2,785; 5. Bart Brunson/Waylon Buskirk, 6.0, $2,279; 6. Wyatt Allen/Colton Allen, 6.6, $2,026; 7. Jake Cooper/Chase Graves, 6.9, $1,772; 8. (tie) Cole Frey/Latham Dickson and Ty Veon/Cord Spradley, 7.4, $1,393 each; 10. Keven Daniel/Justin Yost, 7.5, $1,013; 11. Dakota New/Brian Dunn, 8.4, $760; 12. Jacob Dagenhart/Adam Plyler, 9.7, $506.
Saddle bronc riding: 1. Damian Brennan, 85.5 points, $4,907; 2. Cort Scheer, 84.5, $3,762; 3. Parker Fleet, 84, $2,781; 4. (tie) Parker Kempfer and Garrett Long, 83, $1,472 each; 6. Jake Finlay, 81, $818; 7. (tie) Kole Ashbacher, Logan Cook, Weston Patterson, Tegan Smith and Stuart Wright, 80, $229 each.
Tie-down roping: 1. Alex Caudle, 8.5 seconds, $4,315; 2. Jerry Easler, 9.0, $3,807; 3. Josh Dyer, 9.3, $3,299; 4. Michael Otero, 9.6, $2,792; 5. (tie) Macon Murphy and Abdiel Zamora, 10.1, $2,157 each; 7. Spur Valdez, 10.2, $1,777; 8. Colton Willson, 10.6, $1,523; 9. (tie) Cheyenne Harper and Riley Mason Webb, 10.7, $1,142 each; 11. Bart Brunson, 10.8, $761; 12. Matt Futrell, 10.9, $508.
Barrel racing: 1. Ericka Nelson, 16.45 seconds, $4,812; 2. Margo Crowther, 16.60, $3,849; 3. Jamie Olsen, 16.62, $3,128; 4. Megan Swint, 16.64, $2,406; 5. Edesse Descoteaux, 16.65, $1,925; 6. Shelby Anderson, 16.66, $1,444; 7. (tie) Sheryl Sawyer and Peyton Stepanoff, 16.68, $1,143 each; 9. Carlee Otero, 16.70, $962; 10. (tie) Rylee Butler and Kendall Kennedy, 16.71, $782 each; 12. (tie) Cindy Patrick and Brooke Pope, 16.73, $541 each; 14. Kalgary Johns, 16.75, $361; 15. Randa Irwin, 16.76, $241.
Bull riding: 1. Jake Lockwood, 89.5 points, $4,794; 2. Hudson Williams, 86, $3,675; 3. Lukasey Morris, 85.5, $2,717; 4. Jake Gardner, 85, $1,758; 5. (tie) Luke Mast and Hayes Weight, 83.5, $959 each; 7. Cannon Cravens, 80, $639; 8. (tie) Cody McElroy and Riggin Shippy, 79, $240 each.
