Austin Richardson returned to competition in Glendale and rode 1 of 3 bulls, placing 8th in round 2 and qualified for his 5th event championship round to date. Austin finished 12th in the event, earned 12 points and remains 11th in the PBR world standings with 254 points.
Kaique Pacheco rode 2 of 3 bulls; placed 2nd in round two, he won the event championship round and finished 3rd overall in the event. With what was easily his best result of the season to date, Kaique earned 83 world points and improved his World standings position to 24th with 133.50 points. His champ round 92.75-point score aboard Pookie Holler was his 32nd 90-point ride of his career, and highest since April 17th 2021 (94 points aboard Chiseled; Oklahoma City, OK 15 / 15 Bucking Battle).
Since snapping an 0 for 8 slump February 19th, Kaique is 10 of 15 in all levels of competition.
Jess Lockwood continues to rest and rehabilitate his injured shoulder (broken coracoid process) without setbacks. Jess has a follow up appointment with Dr. Tandy Freeman in 2 weeks, at which time a further assessment will be made on his return. I will continue to provide updates as needed.
Cole Melancon remains out with a torn groin muscle. He is slowly gaining his range of motion back and will start with minimal strength exercises this week. Cole is currently 22nd in the PBR world standings with 114.16 points.
Austin Richardson held himself out of Little Rock due to aggravating his previously sprained MCL in Los Angeles. He is on track to resume competition in Glendale, AZ when the UTB tour picks back up again. Austin remains 11th in the PBR world standings with 242 points.
Kaique Pacheco went 0 for 2 this weekend and will once again need to use one of his world champion exemptions to qualify once the UTB returns in Glendale. Kaique is currently 51st in the PBR world standings with 50.50 points. He will now focus his efforts on the Global Cup as he will ride for Team Brazil once again.
Cole Melancon remains out with a torn groin muscle. He is slowly gaining his range of motion back and will start with minimal strength exercises this week. Cole is currently 21st in the PBR world standings with 114.16 points.
Austin Richardson went 1 for 2 and finished in a tie for 10th – 11th. Austin qualified for his fourth event championship round (NYC, Duluth, OKC) and earned 12 points to remain 11th in the PBR world standings with 242 points.
Kaique Pacheco continued to help his push to get inside the top 35 with a round one successful ride. Although the score wasn’t high enough to advance into the event championship round he did earn 8 standings points and improved to 46th in the PBR world standings with 50.50 points. He will be in the draw for the upcoming event in Little Rock. If needed, he will use one of his 5 World Champion exemptions.