The tie-down roping in Pool C includes a total of 55 NFR qualifications and six Calgary Stampede titles.
On the pre-show earlier this week, Jeff Medders and Butch Knowles analyzed some of the top ropers in that pool, including 13-time NFR qualifier Shane Hanchey and three-time Calgary champion Cory Solomon.
“He likes his chances when he gets here to Calgary, likes this setup,” Knowles said of Solomon. “Just go as hard as you can, one wrap a half hitch, take a step back to your horse it’s done.”