Glendale, Ariz. (March 14, 2010) - New Mexico rider L.J. Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) wowed the crowd at the jobing.com Arena during the final round of the Glendale Invitational when he became the second person in the world to ever ride Voodoo Child (Robinson/Beutler/McNeely). Jenkins’ impressive ride gave him the high score of 94 points, $2,730, the event win and a place in the PBR history books.
“It’s been a long time coming,” said Jenkins, after his win was announced. “The last event I think I won was Albuquerque in 2008. It does a lot for the confidence.”
Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK) took second in the event, after riding RMEF Bugle from Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls for 89.5 points in the championship round. Roy went home with $15,870.40 for his efforts for the weekend. Dustin Elliot (North Platte, Neb.) also had one of the highest scored rides of the weekend in Round 3: 92 points on Chicken on a Chain (Robinson/Tedesco/Larry the Cable Guy). Elliot took second place in Round 3 for $1,950, and third place in the average for $11,760.
Brazilian superstar and World Cup team member Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) claimed fourth in the average, after riding SkyHawk Cut-a-Rug (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls) in Round 3 for 88.25 points and he is now $7,610.40 richer. Fellow Brazilian Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP Brazil) showed off his backflip skills in Round 3 after riding Sure Fire from D&H Cattle Company for 90.25 points and $1,170. This ride secured fifth place in the average for Nunes, giving him $6,554.40.
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INJURY REPORT:
Kody Lostroh dislocated his riding shoulder. It was reduced by PBR Sports Medicine at the arena. He is doubtful to ride next week in Fresno, Calif.
Wagner Luciano tore the MCL in his left knee. He also has an ACL tear in his left knee that is possibly an old injury. There may also be a PCL tear in the same knee. He will undergo further testing this week to figure out the next steps. Luciano is doubtful for next week in Fresno.
Glendale Invitational:
ROUND ONE: 1) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 89.75 points on PD (Dustin Danley), $2,730. 2) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 88.75 points on Marmaduke (D&H Cattle Company), $1,950. 3) Dustin Elliot (North Platte, Neb.) 88.50 points on Class 6 Kat (Julio Moreno Bucking Bulls), $1,170. 4) Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK). 88.25 points on Too Tall (D&H Cattle Company). 5/6) Guilherme March (Leme, SP, Brazil) 87.0 points on Bad Yeller (D&H Cattle Company). 5/6) Ednei Caminhas (P. Alves, Sao Paulo, Brazil) 87.0 points on Slim Chance (D&H Cattle Company).
ROUND TWO: 1/2) Ned Cross (Midland, Ore.) 88 points on Backyard Big Rig (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls), $2,340. 1/2) Jared Farley (Kempsey, Australia) 88 points on Petey D. (Dustin Danley), $2,340. 3) Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK) 87.75 points on Hot Tamale (D&H Cattle Company), $1,170. 4) Robson Aragao (Brazil) 86.75 points on Larry the Cable Guy’s Smokey (Jeff Robinson/Jeffrey Scott/Pinnacle Bull Group). 5) Shane Procto (Mooresville, N.C.) 86.25 points on Backyard Hootie (Jef Robinson Bucking Bulls/Bryan Smith).
BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: 1) L.J. Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) 94 points on Voodoo Child (Robinson/Beutler/McNeeley), $2,730. 2) Dustin Elliot (North Platte, Neb.) 92 points on Chicken on a Chain (Robinson/Tedesco/Larry the Cable Guy), $1,950. 3) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 90.25 points on Sure Fire (D&H Cattle Company), $1,180. 4) Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK) 89.5 points on RMEF Bugle (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls). 5) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 88.25 points on SkyHawk Cut-a-Rug (Jeff Robinson Bucking Bulls).
OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS: 1) L.J. Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) 755 points, $28,643.40. 2) Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK) 731 points, $15,870.40. 3) Dustin Elliot (North Platte, Neb.) 685 points, $11,760.40. 4) Gulherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 615.75 points, $6,554.40. 5) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 529 points, $7,610.40.
BUILT FORD TOUGH WORLD STANDINGS: 1) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 4,589 points, $149,171.70. 2) Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) 4,348.25 points, $317,372.33. 3) Austin Meier (Kinta, Okla.) 4,088.50, $90,560.90. 4) Travis Briscoe (Edgewood, N.M.) 3,783.75 points, $103,162.69. 5) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 3,715 points, $70,087.39.
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