Australian Veteran Wins in Edmonton
04/12/2010
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Australian Veteran Wins in Edmonton
EDMONTON, Alberta (April 12, 2010) - On Saturday night the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) took over Rexall Place for the Lakeview Equipment Sales Invitational. Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW, AUS) edged 2010 Team Canada Devon Mezei (Botha, AB) by half a point in both round one and the championship round to earn his first Cup Series win of the season. “It’s been a while since I’ve had a win,” commented Clark from the winners circle. “Things are starting to go my way.”
In round one Clark marked an 86.5 point ride on Bad To The Bone (Braithwaite Ranches) while Mezei rode Black Eye owned by K2 Bucking Bulls for 86 points. Mezei grabbed onto the lead after completing the first qualified ride of the championship round atop Mr. Echo (Girletz Rodeo Stock) with an impressive 90 point score. Coming out of the chute after Mezei, Clark rode Blacktail Hillbilly Deluxe (Wild Hoggs) for an amazing 90.5 points to claim the event title and $7,114.50.
Clark, who recently became a member of Team Australia, now heads to the 2010 World Cup with more confidence. “I’ve always had confidence,” continued Clark, “but it feels great to have a couple good bulls under my belt. I know there are critics questioning why I’m going but now I know I’m in a place to lead the team.”
The 2010 World Cup presented by Dickies invades Las Vegas, NV, USA on April 16-18, 2010. This premier international event will take over the Thomas & Mack Center for three action-packed days to determine the best bull riding nation in the world. Get your tickets today at unlvtickets.com or by telephone at 866.PBR.SHOW to cheer Team Canada to gold! Show times are Friday, April 16 at 8:00pm; Saturday, April 17 at 6:00pm and Sunday, April 18 at 11:30am. Standard ticket fees may apply.
INJURY REPORT:
Luke Snyder (Raymore, MO, USA) suffered a neck injury in round one.
Lakeview Equipment Sales Invitational RESULTS
ROUND ONE: 1) Zac Peterson (Velva, ND, USA) 87.5 points on Whipper Snapper (Wild Hoggs), $1,836.00; 2) Ty Elliott (Turner Valley, AB) 87 points on Big Dog (Braithwaite Ranches), $1,337.00; 3/4) Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW, AUS) 86.5 points Bad To The Bone (Braithwaite Ranches), $688.50; 3/4) Neal Wallator (Drayton Valley, AB) 86.5 points on Little Bit Of Sugar (Vold Rodeo), $688.50.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: 1) Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW, AUS) 90.5 points on Blacktail Hillbilly Deluxe (Wild Hoggs); 2) Devon Mezei (Botha, AB) 90 points on Mr. Echo (Girletz Rodeo Stock). No other qualified rides.
OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS: 1) Brendon Clark (Morpeth, NSW, AUS) $7,114.50; 2)Devon Mezei (Botha, AB) $4,590.00; 3) Zac Peterson (Velva, ND, USA) $4,590.00; 4) Ty Elliott (Turner Valley, AB) $3,173.00; 5) Neal Wallator (Drayton Valley, AB) $1,790.10; 6) Kyle French (Red Deer, AB) $734.40; 7) Matt Bohon (Cole Camp, MO, USA) $550.80; 8) Chad Besplug (Claresholm, AB) $367.20.
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