Review Results

The Cooper Tires Invitational Finals Event Results Are In!

ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 27, 2008) - The Cooper Tires Invitational had two bull riders leaving the Windy City as co-champions at the 18^th stop of the elite Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler (BFTS).  Fans crowded into the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. where they were treated to the world’s top 45 bull riders all competing for top points in the BFTS and its ultimate crown—the PBR World Championship title and million dollar bonus. 

Three-time world champion Adriano Moraes (Cachoeira Paulista, SP, Brazil) was joined in the winner’s circle by Dustin Hall (Springfield, Mo) as the both covered two of three bulls and were ultimately named co-champions of The Cooper Tires Invitational.  Moraes left the Allstate Arena with $23,740.50 while Hall took a check of $22,272.50, both scoring 177.5 points on three head. 

Moraes started his weekend with a fifth place finish by scoring 86.75 points on Martinez Bucking Bull, LLC’s Mastermind.  He was bucked off in round two, but came back to win Built Ford Tough Championship Round by riding Chad Berger/Clay Struve’s prize bull, Say I Won’t Gunner, with the highest marked ride of the event with a 90.75 point score.  “This win means a lot to me especially it being my last year on tour.  This bull [Chad Berger/Clay Struve’s Say I Won’t Gunner] was showy, gets lots of air, and went into my hand.  I was pretty happy I got him in the short round,” Moraes said. 

Hall bucked off his first round bull, Korkow Rodeo’s Swamp Donkey, but placed fourth in the second round by riding Cold Play, owned by Jeff Robinson/Bar-X, for 87.75 points.  He covered Silverado Rodeo Company’s Crossroads in the Built Ford Tough Championship round for 89.75 points and a second place finish in the round.  “I didn’t think I’d win by only covering two bulls, but I’m glad it worked out that way,” Hall stated.  “It’s great to share the win because in the end, the money spends the same.” 

Third place at The Cooper Tires Invitational went to current no. 1 ranked bull rider Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) who covered two bulls and finished the weekend with 175.75 points.  Marchi bucked off his first round bull, Three Hills Rodeo’s Migraine, but placed second in round two after riding the bull, Yellow Snow, owned by Robinson/Shrader/Anchor Bull Co. for 88.25 points.  He covered his short-go bull, Silverado Rodeo Company’s Malibu, for an 87.5 point ride and a third place finish. 

Rounding out the top four was Australian Brendon Clark (Morpeth, AUS) who went into the Built Ford Tough Championship Round in first place after covering his first round bull, 5G Farms Bucking Bulls’ Hat Rack, and his second round bull, Diamond K Bucking Bulls’ Joker’s Wild.  Clark ended up bucking off of Rafter 7R Bucking Bulls’ Gnash during the Championship Round. 

The race for PBR’s million dollar world title takes the top 45 bull riders in the world to Des Moines, Ia., on May 2-3 for the Des Moines Classic.  The VERSUS network airs PBR events every Saturday and Sunday evening.  Be sure to check www.pbrnow.com for upcoming cities, ticket information, and complete broadcast times. 

INJURY REPORT:

Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) suffered a fractured cheekbone and a fractured eye socket.  He is getting x-rays and could possibly undergo surgery in the future. 

Ednei Caminhas (P. Alves, SP, Brazil) bruised his right thigh during the Built Ford Tough Championship Round.  He is questionable for Des Moines. 

J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, NC) suffered a bruise on his right lower leg which could be a possible fibula fracture.  He is getting x-rays this week. 

Brian Canter (Randleman, NC) suffered a concussion when he was bucked off his second round bull.  He is probable for Des Moines. 

BEHIND THE CHUTES:

Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s “Ride with the Best” Bonus:
As the winner of round three at the NILE Invitational, Bryan Richardson (Dallas, TX) was eligible to compete for the $5,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car “Ride with the Best” bonus during round one of The Cooper Tires Invitational in Rosemont.  By covering the bull, The Godfather, owned by Chad Berger/Low/Rosen, Richardson earned a score of 83.75 points and took home the $5,000 bonus. 

The Cooper Tires Invitational round one winner, Brian Canter (Randleman, NC) was eligible to compete for the $5,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car “Ride with the Best” bonus during the second round of competition in Billings.  Canter did not make the eight second whistle on the bull, Man Law, and consequently, Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls was awarded the $5,000 bonus.  As the winner of round two, Mike White (De Kalb, TX) will be eligible for the bonus next weekend in Des Moines, Ia.

Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus:
Brendon Clark (Morpeth, AUS) was in the lead going into the Built Ford Tough Championship Round and ultimately did not win The Cooper Tires Invitational event title.  As the $5,000 bonus was not claimed, it will increase to $10,000 at the Des Moines Classic in Des Moines, Ia. on May 2-3.  The bonus grows by $5,000 each week if it is not claimed.  Once claimed, it returns to $5,000. 

Ford Super Duty Challenge:
As The Cooper Tires Invitational event winners, Adriano Mores (Cachoeira Paulista, SP, Brazil) and Dustin Hall (Springfield, Mo.) have qualified for a chance to compete at the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals, against all other 2008 Built Ford Tough Series event winners, for $50,000 toward the purchase of a 2009 Ford Super Duty Truck.  The Ford Super Duty Challenge contestant who finishes the highest in the event aggregate during the 2008 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals will win the Ford Super Duty Challenge. 

Salem NationaLease Bull of the Event:
Robinson/Tedesco/Larry the Cable Guy’s championship bull Chicken on a Chain earned Bull of the Event honors with a score of 45.50 points in Rosemont.  This honor is acknowledged by an award of $1,250 going to the top bull of each event as determined by the PBR judges’ bull score. 

Cabela’s World’s Foremost Ride:
Adriano Moraes (Cachoeira Paulista, SP, Brazil) recorded the highest marked ride of the event when he scored 90.75 points on Chad Berger/Clay Struve’s bull, Say I Won’t Gunner during the Built Ford Tough Championship Round of The Cooper Tires Invitational.  Consequently, he earned a $1,000 bonus. 

The rider who achieves the highest score at each BFTS regular season event, excluding the PBR World Finals receives a bonus of $1,000 for the accomplishment.  The PBR athlete who achieves the highest marked qualifying ride during the entire 2008 BFTS regular season, excluding the PBR World Finals event will receive $25,000, while second and third place finishers will be awarded $10,000 and $5,000, respectively.  The bull rider who achieves the highest marked ride through the course of the entire 2008 PBR BFTS World Finals will earn an additional $10,000. 

THE COOPER TIRES INVITATIONAL RESULTS:
ROUND ONE:  1) Brian Canter (Randleman, NC) 88.5 points on Martinez Bucking Bull, LLC’s Vampire, $2,730; 2) Jared Farley (Kempsey, AUS) 88 points on Gene Owens Bucking Bulls’ Smokin Aces, $1,950; 3) Luke Snyder (Raymore, Mo.) 87.75 points on Martinez Bucking Bull, LLC’s Train Wreck, $1,170; 4) Brendon Clark (Morpeth, AUS) 87.25 points on 5G Farms Bucking Bulls’ Hat Rack, $780. 

ROUND TWO:  1) Mike White (De Kalb, TX) 88.75 points on Three Hills Rodeo’s Migraine, $2,730; 2) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 88.25 points on Robinson/Shrader/Anchor Bull Co.’s Yellow Snow, $1,950; 3) Shane Proctor (Grand Coulee, Wash.) 88 points on Robinson/Larry the Cable Guy’s Gappy Joe, $1,170; 4) Dustin Hall (Springfield, Mo.) 87.75 points on Jeff Robinson/Bar X’s Cold Play, $780. 

BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND:  1) Adriano Moraes (Cachoeira Paulista, SP, Brazil) 90.75 points on Chad Berger/Clay Struve’s Say I Won’t Gunner, $2,730; 2) Dustin Hall (Springfield, Mo.) 89.75 points on Silverado Rodeo Company’s Crossroads, $1,950; 3) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 87.5 points on Silverado Rodeo Company’s Malibu, $1,170; 4) Reese Cates (Carthage, TX) 86.75 points on Chad Berger/Clay Struve’s Team Equine’s Evil Forces. 

OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS:  1/2) Adriano Moraes (Cachoeira Paulista, SP, Brazil) 177.50 points, $23,740.50; 1/2) Dustin Hall (Springfield, Mo.) 177.50 points, $22,272.50; 3) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 175.75 points, $11,912.50; 4) Brendon Clark (Morpeth, AUS) 172.75 points, $6,180; 5) Reese Cates (Carthage, TX) 172.25 points, $4,422.50. 

BUILT FORD TOUGH WORLD STANDINGS: (The PBR World Champion is based on total Built Ford Tough Series points earned through the season) 

1) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 8090 points, $164,492; 2) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 5713.5 points, $109,854; 3) Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) 5388.25 points, $75,549; 4) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, NC) 4992.5 points, $101,931; 5) L.J. Jenkins (Texico, NM) 4859.25 points, $115,846; 6) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, NM) 4672 points, $226,817; 7) Mike Lee (Decatur, TX) 4442.5 points, $68,456; 8) Ross Coleman (Molalla, Ore.) 4254.75 points, $46,539; 9) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 4237 points, $175,291; 10) Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) 4144.5 points, $86,283. 

About the PBR:

More than 100 million viewers tune in each year to the PBR on FOX, NBC, VERSUS, and on a host of foreign networks across the globe.  With approximately 400ours of prime time programming annually PBR ranks among the most prolific sports on air.  In addition to attracting over one and one half million live event attendees each year with its multi-tiered event structure which includes the marquee Built Ford Tough Series presented by Wrangler, the Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour, and the Discovery Tour, designed specifically for entry level contestants.  The PBR is headquartered in Pueblo, Colo., and has over 1,200 PBR bull riders competing in more than 300 PBR sanctioned competitions in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.