Sir Patrick, with a 45, earned the teams highest mark. Pictured here: Sir Patrick by Andy Watson. |
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The powerhouse Yankton Express beat seven other teams to win their second PBR Bull Challenge event in Tacoma, Washington. Combined with their win in St. Louis, Yankton Express took the money lead with $40,000 in earnings. Their team of Mean Machine, Bad Action, Sir Patrick, Cooper and Copperhead Slinger had a cumulative score of 222.5. Sir Patrick, with a 45, earned the teams highest mark.
Chad Berger expressed his enthusiasm at his teams' second win. “We had a real good event once again and I’m happy with the results. I think our bulls' performances speak for themselves.”
With 220 points apiece, Northern Exposure and South Point tied for second place and each earned $7,500. Northern Exposure's squad was solid with scores ranging from 43 (Rez Boy) to 44.75 (North Star). South Point had two big scorers with God's Gift (45.75) and Fine Wine (45), both Kish bulls that have done well in ABBI competition in past seasons. God's Gift was the 2006 World Bucking Bull Classic Champion and Fine Wine was a 2007 Classic winner.
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| The Carrillos' team, 4C's Bucking Bull and Training, earned 215.5 for fourth. Carrillo Cartel (45) and All In (45.75) once again turning in outstanding performances for the team, which won the Anaheim event. Priest Creek Ranch was just a quarter point behind 4 C's, with 215.25.
Diamond G's White Magic was once again the dominant bull of the teams with a huge 47.25 — a point and a half better than any other team competitor. Diamond G was fifth with 208.5, followed by Pinz Way Out West with 207.75. West Coast Cowboys had to settle for last place with just three bulls earning scores. Two had disappointing trips at the Portland event the day before, making it a very rough weekend for a team full of talent.
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