Stetson Wright had already won a PRCA regular season record $328,000 entering the inaugural Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup and he took home $10,000 for his Round 1 victory Thursday night.
Wright extended his record, and lead in the World Standings, by covering Dr. Campbell of Dakota for 88 points.
“I got on him in Rapid City a few years ago, rode him for 87 there, he bucked me off in Mandan and then I got my redemption in Ellensburg, so that was just icing on the cake,” Wright said. “I’m feeling good and I feel like I’ve been riding pretty good.”
It was his 49th ride of 85+ this season, more than any other of his career.
A total of four bull riders rode with World No. 9 Hayes Weight taking $7,500 for 85-point, second-place ride.
The Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup continues Friday and Saturday on The Cowboy Channel and Cowboy Channel+.