Rodeo Stars Shine in Bracket 5 Showdown
In the bareback riding, Clint Laye emerged as the winner of the first round with an astonishing 87-point ride on Sunset Trail from Smith Pro Rodeo, earning him $2,000. Jacek Lane Frost gave a dominating performance in the second round, scoring 87 points on Network Gazer from Pickett Pro Rodeo, and added another $2,000 to his earnings. Frost advanced with $2,600, closely followed by Laye and wildcard entry Tristan Hansen, who earned $2,000 and $1,500, respectively.
Dalton Massey showcased his skills in the steer wrestling event, clocking in at 3.4 seconds in the first round and 4.5 seconds in the second, securing a total of $4,000 and a spot in the Semifinals. Winsten McGraw followed closely, earning $2,000, with Tyler Pearson securing the wildcard entry and $1,500.
Saddle bronc riding was a thrilling event, with Allen Boore and Statler Wright tying in the first round, each scoring 88.5 points and pocketing $1,750. However, Wright clinched the lead in the second round with an 88.5-point ride on Urgent Delivery from Calgary Stampede, earning him a total of $3,750. Lefty Holman advanced, and Allen Boore secured wildcard entry with $2,250 and $1,750, respectively.
In the team roping, Jake Cooper Clay and Trey Yates impressed with a swift 4.3-second run in the first round, securing $2,000 each. Cole Thomas and Dylin Ahlstrom emerged victorious in the second round with a time of 4.8 seconds, earning them $2,000 apiece. Both teams advanced to the next round, along with wildcard team Ty Arnold and Tyler McKnight.
Lane Livingston dominated the tie-down roping, claiming victory in both rounds and securing a total of $4,000. John Douch showed skill and consistency, earning $2,000 and a spot in the next round, while wildcard entry Ryan Jarret secured his place with a stellar performance.
Ashley Castleberry was dominant in the barrel racing event, blazing through the course in 16.57 seconds in the first round and 16.31 seconds in the second round, earning her $4,000 and a spot in the next round. Preslie Reid followed closely, securing $2,000 and advancing to the Semifinals. Tracy Nowlin also secured her wildcard entry with an impressive performance.
Braden Richardson and Justin Houston showcased their skills in the bull riding, with Richardson earning $5,000 and Houston securing $2,750. T.J. Gray claimed the wildcard entry with a stellar ride.
In the breakaway roping, Bradi Good and Braylee Shepherd demonstrated agility and precision, each securing a spot in the Semifinals along with wildcard entry Addee Carder.
As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the next round of exhilarating rodeo action at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Results:
Bareback Riding
Bracket 5: First round: 1. Clint Laye, 87 points on Smith Pro Rodeo’s Sunset Trail, $2,000; 2. (tie) Jacek Lane Frost, Bill Tutor, Dantan Bertsch, Leighton Berry and Cole Franks, 84.5, $600 each. Second round: 1. Jacek Lane Frost, 87 points on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Network Gazer, $2,000; 2. Tristan Hansen, 84, $1,500; 3. Strawbs Jones, 82.5, $1,000; 4. Dantan Bertsch, 82, $500. Advancing: 1. Jacek Lane Frost, $2,600; 2. Clint Laye, $2,000; Wildcard: Tristan Hansen, $1,500.
Steer Wrestling
Bracket 5: First round: 1. Dalton Massey, 3.4 seconds, $2,000; 2. Winsten McGraw, 3.8, $1,500; 3. Riley Duvall, 6.4, $1,000; 4. Bridger Anderson, 6.6, $500. Second round: 1. Dalton Massey, 4.5 seconds, $2,000; 2. Tyler Pearson, $1,500; Bridger Anderson, 5.1, $1,000; 4. Winsten McGraw, 6.6, $500. Advancing: 1. Dalton Massey, $4,000; 2. Winsten McGraw, $2,000. Wildcard: Tyler Pearson, $1,500.
Saddle Bronc Riding
Bracket 5: First round: 1. (tie) Allen Boore, on Smith Pro Rodeo’s Broken Button and Statler Wright, 88.5 points, $1,750 each; 3. (tie) Lefty Holman and Kolby Wanchuk, 86.5, $750 each. Second round: 1. Statler Wright, 88.5 points on Calgary Stampede’s Urgent Delivery, $2,000; 2. Lefty Holman, 86, $1,500; 3. Riggin Smith, 84, $1,000; 4. Tyrel Roberts, 83.5, $500. Advancing: 1. Statler Wright, $3,750; 2. Lefty Holman, $2,250. Wildcard: Allen Boore, $1,750.
Team Roping
Bracket 5: First round: 1. Jake Cooper Clay/Trey Yates, 4.3 seconds, $2,000 each; 2. J.C. Yeahquo/Buddy Hawkins, 4.4, $1,500; 3. Brady Tryan/Calgary Smith, 4.7, $1,000; 4. Jake Smith/Douglas Rich, 4.9, $500. Second round: 1. Cole Thomas/Dylin Ahlstrom, 4.8 seconds, $2,000 each; 2. Ty Arnold/Tyler McKnight, 5.1; 3. Payden Emmett/Evan Arnold, 5.8, $1,000; no other qualified runs. Advancing: 1. Cole Thomas/Dylin Ahlstrom, $2,000; 2. Jake Cooper Clay/Trey Yates, $2,000. Wildcard: Ty Arnold/Tyler McKnight, $1,500.
Tie-Down Roping
Bracket 5: First round: 1. Lane Livingston, 9.0 seconds, $2,000; 2. Ryan Jarrett, 9.8, $1,500; 3. John Douch, 9.9, $1,000; 4. Ryan Thibodeaux, 10.5, $500. Second round: 1. Lane Livingston, 8.6 seconds, $2,000; 2. Chet Weitz, 8.7, $1,500; 3. John Douch, 8.8, $1,000; 4. Ryan Jarret, 9.0, $500. Advancing: 1. Lane Livingston, $4,000; 2. John Douch, $2,000. Wildcard: Ryan Jarret.
Barrel Racing
Bracket 5: First round: 1. Ashley Castleberry, 16.57 seconds, $2,000; 2. Preslie Reid, 16.62, $1,500; 3. Kelly Allen, 16.71, $1,000; 4. Halyn Lide, 16.73, $500. Second round: 1. Ashley Castleberry, 16.31 seconds, $2,000; 2. Tracy Nowlin, 16.59, $1,500; 3. Ivy Saebens, 16.66, $1,000; 4. Preslie Ried, 16.74, $500. Advancing: 1. Ashley Castleberry, $4,000; 2. Preslie Reid, $2,000. Wildcard: Tracy Nowlin, $1,500.
Bull Riding
Bracket 5: First round: *1. Braden Richardson, 88 points on Stockyards Rodeo’s Hot Pursuit, $2,750; 2. T.J. Gray, 87, $2,250; no other qualified rides. Second round: *1. Justin Houston, 89.5 points on Stockyards Rodeo’s Cowtown, $2,750; 2. Braden Richardson, $2,250; no other qualified rides. Advancing: 1. Braden Richardson, $5,000; 2. Justin Houston, $2,750. Wildcard: T.J. Gray, $2,250.
*(all totals include ground money).
Breakaway Roping
Bracket 5: First round: 1. (tie) Bradi Good and Maddy Deerman, 2.3 seconds, $1,750 each; 3. Cassidy Boggs, 2.8, $1,000; 4. Alli Masters, 3.0, $500. Second round: 1. (tie) Braylee Shepherd and Addee Carder, 1.9 seconds, $1,750 each; 3. (tie) Samantha Fulton and Bradi Good, 2.3, $750 each. Advancing: 1. Bradi Good, $2,500; 2. Braylee Shepherd, $1,750. Wildcard: Addee Carder, $1,750.
