What’s That Bull for Day Two of The Daryl Mills PBR Invitational

FORT ST. JOHN, British Columbia — Round two and the Championship Round of the 2014 Daryl Mills PBR Invitational start tonight at the Fort St. John Rec Center at 5:30pm. Tickets are still available at the door for $40 each.

An extra $25 will get you a ticket to tonight’s Dance in the Dirt with Jake Matthews as well, that starts at 9:00pm sharp.

Last night, Australian Budd Williamson took the early lead. Who will it be taking home the biggest share of the $30,000 in added money tonight?

These are my thoughts on some of the match-ups for round two. There’s a lot to go over as everyone has a chance with the calibre of bulls present. Justin Volz did quite a job assembling this pen.

Look for some high scores tonight and some great bulls.

Jason Malone vs. Hands Up – After last night, Jason sits second, with another couple scores tonight he could win the event. He’s drawn well to get Hands Up from Franklin Rodeo in round two. Black with upturned horns, this bull should spin either way and give Jason a chance to win the round. They’ve ridden the bull for lots of high scores including an 88 from Brian Hervey last July in Calgary at Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall Inc. Look for a high score to kick things off.

Chad Besplug vs. Crazy Joey – I’m really not familiar with this bull but when I looked him up on ProBullStats.com, it showed that Ty Patten was 81.5 on him last June in Wanham, AB. This match-up might not win the round but Chad will get a score here and come back in good shape for a chance at the event title and big cardboard check.

Michael Ostachek vs. Smoothie – Speaking of Besplug, this is the bull he rode last night for an 85. Mike came up big last night for an 84.5 to sit sixth thus far. Another score in that range and he will be sitting pretty with a darn good chance at his first PBR Canada event title. My money is on Mike here for at least another 84.5.

Zane Lambert vs. Stellar – Zane had one of those four 85’s from last night, his was on a Vold Rodeo bull from Ponoka too. I think it’s funny he’s got to go all the way to Fort St. John to get on a bull he’s neighbors with but the crowd is far better here than in the practice pen. Last year’s champ from the Daryl Mills PBR Invitational, Zac Peterson, was 84 on Stellar in Coronation last August. If this bull has the same tracks he doesn’t have a chance against Zane. Make it either way for that matter.

Budd Williamson vs. Slingblade – This is a rematch from round two of last year where Budd and Slingblade met up for a tie of the round win. I’m not sure if the score will be as high this time around but I am betting on a score. Here’s a look at that ride the last time around.

Ty Pozzobon vs. K Rose – Brian Hervey was 85 on this bull two weeks ago now in Marwayne but Ty probably knew that about five minutes after he saw the draw. After coming down last night Pozzy needs a score and he’s likely going to get that here.

Jesse Torkelson vs. Freightshaker – This is another one of those match-ups that might not win the round but Jesse is going to get a score. Depending on how many rides there are he might have enough to get back on one score.

Tyler Pankewitz vs. Goin’ Steady – This Wild Hoggs’ bull is 3-0 this spring already, but Pank should break that streak. A high score would get him back to the Championship Round as well after a no score last night.

Make your picks in a comment below, I look forward to hearing them!

Round two draw for the Daryl Mills PBR Invitational. April 19th, 2014 in Fort St. John, BC.

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