Saddle bronc rider Damian Brennan has been on a heater all season and the Australian cowboy didn't cool down June 22.
Brennan had an 87-point ride on King Rodeo and Wentz Bucking Bulls' Gone Girl to win the Crooked River Roundup in Prineville, Ore, a stop on the Playoff Series.
"I knew what it did…that it jumps and kicks around a lot, but I knew if I was able to do my job, I was going to be (good)," Brennan said.
Brennan earned $3,976 for his performance and kept himself atop the PRCA | RAM World Standings as he looks to make a return trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo after making his debut in Las Vegas a year ago.
"Nothing really changes from here to be honest," Brennan said about his mindset. "I just have to keep my head down and keep rodeoing and keep a positive attitude."
The 25-year-old cowboy from Injune, Queensland, Australia, is gearing up his rodeo season and is eyeing a win at the Reno (Nev.) Rodeo where he was up Sunday night and Monday.
"Hopefully I can...