Stetson Wright Leads Charge for Final Round at Cinch Playoffs

After concluding the second round of the Governor's Cup, Stetson Wright leads the pack into the final day of competition in Sioux Falls.

Stetson Wright Leads Charge for Final Round at Cinch Playoffs

Wright continues to break the regular-seasoning earnings record. At this rate it will be no surprise if Wright to win the triple crown at the 2023 NFR.

Dustin Boquet made a big jump in the world standings, adding $10,000 to his regular season earnings. Just the momentum Boquet needed going into the eight man round Saturday night.

Bull Riding Round 2 Results

Dustin Boquet, 89.5 points, $10,000
Ky Hamilton, 87 points, $7,500
Stetson Wright, 85 points, $5,000
Trey Holston, 84.5 points, $2,500

Eight bull riders will advance to the clean-slate round with a progressive style format Saturday night.

Bull Riding Average: Top 8

Stetson Wright, 173 points
Trey Holston, 164 points
Dustin Boquet, 89.5 points/1
Ky Hamilton, 87 points/1
Hayes Weight, 85 points/1
Trey Kimzey, 74 points/1
Tristen Hutchings
Josh Frost

The $25,000 purse to win the four man round is certain to shake up the world standings before the NFR bull riders are officially announced.

The record breaking season will be exhilarating for rodeo fans to watch till the very last bull rode of the 2023 season.

Published Sep 30, 2023

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