LAS VEGAS (AP) — Saddle bronc rider Jesse Wright earned his first National Finals Rodeo victory with an 89.5 on Lunitic Fringe during the fifth round on Monday.
Wright, of Milford, Utah, who has placed among the top six in four of the five rounds, advanced to his first NFR as an alternate for Rod Hay, who could not compete due to a leg injury. Wright is competing despite a broken bone in his left ankle.
Wright’s brother, Cody, maintained his world standings lead without placing among the top six riders. Cody and Jesse Wright are tied for first with $50,841 each in total NFR earnings.
In tie-down roping, Trevor Brazile of Decatur, Texas, and five-time world champion Cody Ohl of Hico, Texas, tied for first with times of 6.9 seconds. Ohl also tied for first in the fourth round.
