We are at the home stretch of the 2023 NFR with our second performance on Wednesday beginning at 8:45 PM ET/5:45 PM PT on The Cowboy Channel and Cowboy Channel+.
BAREBACK RIDING
Jess Pope has a rematch with Wilson Sanchez. The two put an 85 on the board in Round 2 of the 2022 NFR. Meanwhile, Keenan Hayes has matched up with Sankey Pro Rodeo’s Mustard, who Rocker Steiner won Round 2 on earlier this week.
| Cole Reiner | SOS |
| Jess Pope | Wilson Sanches |
| Tim O’Connell | Mayhem |
| Jayco Roper | Bill Fick Top Egyptian |
| Kade Sonnier | Right On Q |
| Tanner Aus | Uncapped |
| Richmond Champion | Ankle Biter |
| Dean Thompson | All Pink |
| Jacob Lees | Dixies Gravy |
| Orin Larsen | Hot N Harry |
| Mason Clements | Fired Up |
| Leighton Berry | Nutrena’s Black Kat |
| Rocker Steiner | Balboa |
| Clayton Biglow | South Point’s Happy Hour |
| Keenan Hayes | Mustard |
STEER WRESTLING
Tyler Waguespack is first out tonight with fellow World Title contenders Jesse Brown and Dalton Massey right behind him.
| Tyler Waguespack |
| Jesse Brown |
| Dalton Massey |
| Don Payne |
| Bridger Anderson |
| Nick Guy |
| Stan Branco |
| Stephen Culling |
| Jacob Talley |
| Cody Devers |
| JD Struxness |
| Dirk Tavenner |
| Dakota Eldridge |
| Will Lummus |
| Ty Erickson |
TEAM ROPING
Derrick Begay/Colter Todd will look to set the pace while reigning World Champions Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira look to get some mojo right behind them.
| Derrick Begay | Colter Todd |
| Kaleb Driggers | Junior Nogueira |
| Tyler Wade | Wesley Thorp |
| Luke Brown | Hunter Koch |
| Jake Clay | Tyler Worley |
| Marcus Theriot | Bentley Curry |
| Clay Smith | Paden Bray |
| Clint Summers | Jake Long |
| Andrew Ward | Buddy Hawkins |
| Tanner Tomlinson | Patrick Smith |
| Erich Rogers | Paul Eaves |
| Rhen Richard | Jeremy Buhler |
| Coleman Proctor | Logan Medlin |
| Dustin Egusquiza | Levi Lord |
| Nelson Wyatt | Jonathon Torres |
SADDLE BRONC RIDING
Damian Brennan continues to pick up steam and his matchup tonight is Powder River Rodeo’s Bet The Ranch, a horse that is known to take cowboys to the pay window. Meanwhile, Round 6 winner Kade Bruno has Yesterday’s Deilvery.
| Chase Brooks | Wall Street |
| Tanner Butner | Zoria Hills |
| Ryder Sanford | Painted J |
| Damian Brennan | Bet the Ranch |
| Brody Cress | Tear Drop |
| Dawson Hay | Moon Shadow |
| Wyatt Casper | Popeye |
| Lefty Holman | Outclassed |
| Ben Andersen | Buck Owens |
| Layton Green | Business Girl |
| Ryder Wright | Exotic Warrior |
| Kade Bruno | Yesterday’s Delivery |
| Sage Newman | Wild Valley |
| Zeke Thurston | South Point Buckle |
| Stetson Wright | - |
TIE-DOWN ROPING
Haven Meged, Shad Mayfield, Riley Webb and Tuf Cooper have all had great NFRs and they are the first four out tonight.
| Haven Meged |
| Shad Mayfield |
| Riley Webb |
| Tuf Cooper |
| Hunter Herrin |
| John Douch |
| Brush Minton |
| Beau Cooper |
| Blane Cox |
| Kincade Henry |
| Cory Solomon |
| Caleb Smidt |
| Westyn Hughes |
| Ty Harris |
| Shane Hanchey |
BARREL RACING
Four-time World Champion Hailey Kinsel looks for her first Go-Round win as she has the ground advantage in Round 7.
| Hailey Kinsel |
| Sue Smith |
| Paige Jones |
| Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi |
| Jordon Briggs |
| Emily Beisel |
| Taycie Matthews |
| Lisa Lockhart |
| Kassie Mowry |
| Wenda Johnson |
| Jessica Routier |
| Summer Kosel |
| Ilyssa Riley |
| Sissy Winn |
| Stevi Hillman |
BULL RIDING
Ky Hamilton made a return in the morning performance for a third place finish and his matchup tonight looks promising. Jeff Askey covered Alberta Prime Devil’s Advocate in Round 2 for 85.5 points and Hamilton hasn’t missed a beat. Round 2 winner Jared Parsonage has the Bull of the Year, Pete Carr’s Bayou Bengal.
| Trey Holston | Jag Metals Grand Theft Auto |
| Creek Young | Speck |
| Cullen Telfer | Resistol’s High Rise |
| Jordan Hansen | Umm |
| Jared Parsonage | Resistol’s Bayou Bengal |
| Tristen Hutchings | Bloomer’s Midnight Rider |
| Cody Teel | Record Rack’s Coupe De Ville |
| Jeff Askey | Black Cherry |
| Hayes Weight | Let’s Go Brandon |
| Trey Kimzey | Something Good |
| Sage Kimzey | Do Dat Eddie |
| Josh Frost | OLS Tubs Hot Pants |
| Ky Hamilton | Alberta Prime Devil’s Advocate |
| T Parker | Oklahoma Smoke Show |
| Stetson Wright | - |