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Graham Grabs ProRodeo Barrel Title at WPRA World Finals

By Ann Bleiker

WACO, TEXAS – Sydney Graham is heading to her first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and is now ready to take Vegas by storm after winning the WPRA ProRodeo Barrel average title in Waco.

Graham and Dupont First put on a show at the WPRA World Finals presented by Nutrena edging two-time and reigning world champion Kassie Mowry and Force The Goodbye. Graham finished with a 47.186 on three runs, while Mowry and Jarvis were 47.249.

“I wasn’t sure if I was ready for Vegas but after this weekend it looks like my horse is,” stated Graham after the victory. “He likes it here in Waco and has now given me some extra confidence as we head to Las Vegas.”

Mowry struck first winning the first round of Boot Barn ProRodeo Barrels in a time of 15.627, with Graham taking the second round victory in a time of 15.572. Ceri Ward won the final round with a 15.743.

Graham and Mowry will continue the battle at the Thomas and Mack in less than a month, with Mowry looking for her third straight world title.

Jaycee Ferguson won the permit only barrel race over the weekend finishing with a 47.885 easily filling her permit and will now embark on her rookie season in the WPRA.

Complete results for the weekend’s events can be found at wpra.com.

Results:
ProRodeo Barrels: First round: 1. Kassie Mowry, 15.627 seconds, $2,315; 2. Gracen Harman, 15.639, $2,072; 3. Sydney Graham, 15.770, $1,828; 4. Hailey Krahenbuhl, 15.774, $1,523; 5. Steely Steiner, 15.794, $1,279; 6. Kristi Cole, 15.836, $975; 7. LaTricia Duke, 15.846, $792; 8. Ceri Ward, 15.890, $609; 9. Stephanie Fryar, 15.909, $487; 10. Molly Otto, 15.938, $304. Second round: 1. Sydney Graham, 15.575, $2,315; 2. Hailey Kraenbuhl, 15.698, $2,072; 3. Jordan Driver, 15.710, $1,828; 4. Kaelyn Craddock, 15.754, $1,523; 5. Morgan Addison, 15.825, $1,279; 6. Gracen Harman, 15.830, $975; 7. Kassie Mowry, 15.850, $792; 8. (tie) Jaycee Ferguson and Kristi Cole, 15.873, $548 each; 10. Abby Fields, 15.874, $304. Final round: 1. Ceri Ward, 15.743 seconds, $1,896; 2. Kassie Mowry, 15.772, $1,422; 3. Hailey Krahenbuhl, 15.782, $948; 4. Gracen Harman, 15.793, $474. Average: 1. Sydney Graham, 47.186 seconds on three runs, $3,473; 2. Kassie Mowry, 47.249, $3,108; 3. Hailey Krahenbuhl, 47.254, $2,742; 4. Gracen Harman, 47.262, $2,285; 5. Jordan Driver, 47.521, $1,919; 6. Ceri Ward, 47.708, $1,462; 7. Lisa Luther, 47.797, $1,188; 8. Morgan Addison, 47.807, $914; 9. Kristi Cole, 47.882, $731; 10. Jaycee Ferguson, 47.885, $457.

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