Wes raced at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati on Saturday. He qualified P1. During the prefinal he settled for 3rd due to two overaggressive drivers. In the final, with three laps remaining Wes attempted a pass for 1st place when bumpers became interlocked resulting in Wes taking a wild ride, nearly flipping over and ending the race. Wes was sore but ready for 4 races this weekend at Camden, OH.
Austin Richardson was cleared to ride Friday morning but he hasn’t been able to convert, going 0 for 3 over the weekend. He remains 9th in the PBR world standings with 549.50 points.
Kaique Pacheco rode 2 of 3 over the weekend highlighted by placing 4th in both rounds 2 and 3. Unfortunately for Kaique it looks like he may have fractured his foot while attempting his second round bull Saturday night. We will know more later today after X – Rays and MRI if needed. His bull became agitated in the chutes prior to the gate opening and Kaique’s foot was slammed into the side panels. He rode last night with a steel plate inside his boot to protect it. He has vowed to not let this injury hold him back from trying to win his 2nd world title. Pacheco is currently 7th in the event, he’s earned 79 standings points on two rides and remains 3rd in the world standings with 874 points.
Jess Lockwood has yet to be cleared to ride a practice bull. While we anticipate this to happen sometime soon, he needs to wait for that clearance from Dr. Freemen. I was told that this isn’t a setback as much as we are proceeding with an abundance of caution not to return too early. Dr. Freeman remains positive and maintains that the shoulder fracture is healing as needed.
Cole Melancon has had no setbacks after riding practice bulls and he will continue to do so weather permitting … spring weather in south Texas hasn’t been very cooperative. He will not qualify for the PBR World Finals and he will finish the season no higher than 41st in the PBR world standings with 114.16 points.
Austin Richardson underwent surgery to repair his broken collarbone this last Wednesday and he continues to rehab the fracture without setbacks. His next appointment with Tandy is tomorrow morning to remove stitches and test his strength. All signs point to Austin being ready for World Finals next week. He is currently 9th in the PBR world standings with 549.50 points. Austin has officially qualified for his 3rd PBR World Finals (2019, 2021 – 22)
Kaique Pacheco went 2 for 3 and finished 4th overall in the event, his 7th top five finish of the season. Kaique once again got off to a great start, winning round 1 and extending his league lead in round wins to 8. Kaique earned 54 points and remains 3rd in the PBR world standings with 795 points, 80.50 points from the leader. He has officially qualified for his 7th PBR World Finals (2015 – 2018, 2020 – 22).
In what was his 6th 15 / 15 Bucking Battle of the season Saturday night Kaique failed to convert.
ess Lockwood has yet to be cleared to ride a practice bull. While we anticipate this to happen sometime soon, he needs to wait for that clearance from Dr. Freemen. This isn’t a setback as much as we are proceeding with an abundance of caution not to return too early. Dr. Freeman remains positive and maintains that the shoulder fracture is healing as needed.
Cole Melancon had a successful practice pen session last week and plans on more of the same this week. At last word he was trying to get prepared to enter Billings. He is currently 41st in the PBR world standings with 114.16 points.