ProRodeo Sports News - August 5, 2022

BY TANNER BARTH & TRACY RENCK

Bull rider Portenier gets boost with title Bull rider Brady Portenier knows if he’s going to get back to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, his last was there in 2020, he’s going to need some big wins. He got one on July 31. Portenier had a 92.5-point ride on Stace Smith Pro Rodeos’ Let’s Gamble to take home the Cheyenne crown. you watch your good buddies be 90 back-to-back in the short round like Josh Frost and Garrett Smith, there’s nothing more exciting than that and I just feel blessed to get the job done.” Portenier’s Cheyenne effort put him just outside the coveted Top 15 in the world standings. “I really enjoy the summer and things are clicking for me,” Portenier said. “It’s always the same whether it is January or September, it is all about Jackie Jensen photo There was no denying bull rider Brady Portenier in Cheyenne, Wyo. He walked out of the Daddy Of ‘em All with $10,287 in his pockets. Portenier also earned $10,287 in Cheyenne – $8,276 for his finals ride. “I knew a little bit about that bull coming in and he did exactly what he was supposed to jump for jump, and it worked out,” Portenier said. “I’m happy to have a bull like him any day. Iron sharpens iron and when consistency. If you hear that whistle more often you darn sure are doing well.” In 2020, Portenier finished ninth in the world standings with $114,413.

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