Cooper Davis went 0 for 2 this weekend and remains fifth in the PBR UTB world finals standings with 444.50 points. He ranks 5th on Tour in riding percentage (50% – 17 rides on 34 attempts), 6th in successful rides with 17, and has remained ranked inside the top six in the world standings since week one.
Jess Lockwood’s riding status remains unknown until his Dr.’s appointment next week. Jess tweaked his previously surgically repaired pelvis in Little Rock and Dr. Tandy Freeman advised Jess to hold off on riding until an MRI can properly diagnose the current issues. He has scheduled an appointment for Monday March 20th in Philadelphia with the surgeon that performed his original pelvis repair. I’ll stay in touch with you if / when I hear any new information. Jess is currently 25th in the PBR UTB world finals standings with 159 points.
Kaique Pacheco was the only rider to go 3 for 3, earning his 2nd event win of the season and 135 standings points. Kaique won round 1, his 4th round win this year, placed 11th in round 2 and 2nd in the event championship round. Kaique now leads the Tour with 9-event championship round qualifications; his 6 successful rides in those rounds; 40 total outs; and 22 successful rides. His 55% riding percentage ranks 3rd, and he is currently second in the PBR UTB world finals standings with 662.50 points, 71.50 points from #1. This marks the 8th consecutive week that Kaique has ranked inside the top four of the finals standings.
Briggs Madsen continues to recover from foot surgery without setbacks. He is two weeks out from his next Dr.’s appointment where he’s anticipating being cleared to ride bulls again. If X – Rays allow for clearance the plan is to ride some practice bulls that week to try to be ready for Albuquerque that next weekend. Briggs remains 49th in the PBR UTB world finals standings with 40 points.
Eli Vastbinder returned this past weekend and went 0 for 2. Eli is currently 18th in the PBR UTB world finals standings with 210.00 points.
Cooper Davis went 1 for 2 over the weekend with his lone highlight resulting from an 8th place finish in round 2. Cooper finished 15th overall in the event and earned 12 world points to remain fifth in the PBR UTB world finals standings with 444.50 points. He ranks 4th on Tour in riding percentage (53.13% – 17 rides on 32 attempts), 4th in successful rides with 17, and has remained ranked inside the top six in the world standings since week one.
Jess Lockwood went 1 for 3 over the weekend, highlighted by placing 3rd in round 1 and 8th overall in the event. Jess earned 22 standings points and improved three places to 24th in the PBR UTB world finals standings with 159 points. In four events this year, Jess has ridden 4 of 11 bulls with an average score of 89 points and qualified for 3 of the 4 event’s championship rounds.
Kaique Pacheco went 1 for 3 over the weekend highlighted by placing in a tie for 5th – 7th in round one, and qualifying for his Tour leading eighth event championship round. Kaique finished in a tie for 12th – 14th in the event and earned 14 standings points, and is currently fourth in the PBR UTB world finals standings with 527.50 points. This marks the 7th consecutive week that Kaique has ranked inside the top four of the finals standings. He currently ranks 5th on Tour in riding percentage (51.35 % – 19 rides on 37 attempts) and 2nd in successful rides with 19.
Briggs Madsen continues to recover from foot surgery without setbacks. He is now walking with a medical boot and increasing weight daily preparing for a return mid to Late March. Briggs is currently 49th in the PBR UTB world finals standings with 40 points.