Rodeo athletes compete in second bracket at Utah Days of '47 Rodeo

The 2026 Utah Days of '47 Rodeo continues in Salt Lake City with its second bracket of competition, where athletes aim for a spot in Saturday's finals. In the bareback riding event, Jess Pope and Kade Sonnier advance, with Pope leading at 89 points. In saddle bronc riding, Jake Finlay and Cash Wilson both scored 87.5 points, ensuring their progression to the finals. TJ Gray tops the bull riding leaderboard with an 88.5-point ride. Rowdy Parrott leads in steer wrestling, while KariAnn Cross excels in barrel racing with a 17.22-second run. The increased stakes include over $750,000 in total payouts as the event advances toward the final rounds.

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