“I’ve always wanted to get on that bull (Carrillo Cartel),” Mauney said from the winner’s circle.  “I figured I could win on him.  He’s a hard bull to ride—big and strong, but it all worked out in the end.”

Mauney rode the bull, Recoil, owned by D&H Cattle Company, for 86 points and a second place finish in round one.  In round two, the North Carolina man took on Murphy Ranch and Rodeo’s bull, Full Throttle, for 87.75 points.  He entered the Built Ford Tough Championship Round in first place with a total of 173.75 points, giving him the first pick in the PBR Bull Draft.  Mauney chose to ride the bull, Carrillo Cartel of 4C’s Bucking Bulls/James Sills, but was awarded a re-ride after being fouled on the gate.  Mauney chose to re-try the tough animal athlete and ended up taming Carrillo Cartel for 89 points, locking up the Bud Light Invitational event title—his third BFTS win of the 2009 season.

“The bull hung his horn on the gate and came out backwards, giving me an option for a re-ride,” Mauney said.  “I told him to run him back in there because he’s a really good bull.”

Team U.S. Border Patrol riders fared extremely well in San Antonio, placing second and third overall.  L.J. Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) took second place after riding all three of his bulls for 256.75 points, adding a check for $14,752 to his bank account, while “Titanium Tough” Luke Snyder (Raymore, Mo.) finished in third place with a total of 254.5 points on three bulls and a check for $9,342.  Taking fourth place was fan favorite Cord McCoy (Tupelo, Okla.) who finished the weekend with 177.5 points on two bulls and collected a check for $8,894.  Rounding out fifth place was Caleb Sanderson (Kissimmee, Fla.) who covered two of three bulls for 174.75 points, adding $6,960 to his 2009 earnings.

San Antonio was stop no. 7 of 9 on the 2009 PBR Bull Team Competition.  Fourteen teams have been formed, each competing for their share of a total tour purse of over $500,000 throughout the 2009 season. The team, Team King - Herrington, took first place and the $10,000 check after totaling 132.25 points, beating out second place team, Team Creek County Connection, who ended the event with 131.25 points and a second place check worth $5,000.

The race for PBR’s million dollar world title takes the top 40 bull riders in the world to Music City for stop no. 25 on the prestigious BFTS tour.  PBR will buck into the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn., on August 15-16, showcasing the best bull riders and the toughest bulls in the country.  The VERSUS network airs PBR events every Saturday and Sunday evening.  Be sure to check www.pbrnow.com for upcoming cities, ticket information, and complete broadcast times.

INJURY REPORT:
Matt Bohon (Cole Camp, Mo.) suffered a concussion after bucking off his short-go bull where his face collided with the bull’s horn and he was also stepped on the chest.  He was carried off the dirt on a stretcher and went to the local emergency room where he underwent a CT scan.  Test results are pending.

UPDATE, 9:13 AM, 8/3/09: Matt Bohon remains in the hospital. PBRNOW.COM has learned that he is listed in stable condition, and is more coherent this morning. He will be undergoing surgery today to have a plate and screws put in his lower jaw.  He also has an upper jaw fracture and a fractured right shoulder blade.

Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) had his right shoulder slip out of place during round one in San Antonio.  He did not ride in Sunday’s competition.

Cory Rasch (Clarksville, Tenn.) suffered a concussion after being bucked off his round one bull.  He did not compete in San Antonio’s round two.

BEHIND THE CHUTES:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s “Ride with the Best” Bonus:
Due to his round three win at the U.S. Border Patrol Invitational in Tulsa, Okla., Travis Sellers (Wentzville, Mo.) was eligible to compete for the $5,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car “Ride with the Best” bonus during round one at the Bud Light Invitational. He took on the bull, Gnash, but was bucked off before the eight seconds; therefore, the stock contractor, Martinez Bucking Bull, LLC was awarded the $5,000 bonus. 

Due to his round win at the Bud Light Invitational, Oklahoma young gun Ryan McConnel (Colgate, Okla.) was eligible to compete for the $5,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car “Ride with the Best” bonus during round two.  Because McConnel did not make the eight second whistle after taking on the bull, Kabookie, the stock contractor, Boyd/Floyd Bull Company, took home the $5,000 bonus.

Due to his round two victory in San Antonio, 2008 PBR Canada National Champion Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK, Canada) will be eligible for the bonus during round one at the 25th BFTS stop in Nashville, Tenn.

Ford Truck Moment of Truth Bonus:
North Carolina superstar J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) was in the lead going into the Built Ford Tough Championship Round and won the Bud Light Invitational; therefore, he collected the $15,000 bonus.  The available bonus will be $5,000 at the next event in Nashville, Tenn.  The event grows by $5,000 each week if it is not claimed.  Once claimed, it returns to $5,000.

Ford F-150 Challenge:
As the Bud Light Invitational event winner, J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) has qualified for a chance to participate as a Ford F-150 Challenge contestant at the 2009 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals, against all other 2009 Built Ford Tough Series event winners who qualify for the Finals.  The Ford F-150 Challenge contestant who finishes the highest in the event aggregate during the 2009 PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals will win $50,000 towards the purchase of a brand-new 2009 F-150 truck.

Salem NationaLease Bull of the Event:
Apollo, owned by Box K Cattle, earned Bull of the Event honors with a score of 45.75 points.  This honor is acknowledged by an award of $1,250 going to the top bull of each event as determined by the PBR judges’ bull score.

High-Marked Ride of the Event:
Fan favorite Cord McCoy (Tupelo, Okla.) recorded the high-marked ride of the Bud Light Invitational in San Antonio, Texas during the Built Ford Tough Championship Round after riding the bull, Ricky Bobby, owned by HD Page/Bill & Betty Morrison, for 89.75 points.

Daisy Rookie of the Year Standings:
The 2009 Daisy Rookie of the Year race is going strong and as of the Bud Light Invitational, Tennessee cowboy Cody Nance (Paris, Tenn.) hold the lead on young Aussie Pete Farley (Kempsey, AUS) and Skeeter Kingsolver (Mclouth, Kan.).  A rider is considered a rookie in the year he debuts on the elite Built Ford Tough Series tour.  The Daisy Rookie is determined by the rider who has won the most money during the year at all PBR events including Challenger events, International events, BFTS events, and the PBR Built Ford Tough World Finals.

Bud Light Invitational presented by Cooper Tires RESULTS
ROUND ONE:  1) Ryan McConnel (Colgate, Okla.) 87.75 points on Workin’ on a Chaingang (Richards Ranch), $2,730; 2) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 86 points on Recoil (D&H Cattle Company), $1,950; 3) Caleb Sanderson (Kissimmee, Fla.) 85.75 points on French Kiss (Duncan & Evans Bucking Bulls), $1,170; 4/5) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 85.5 points on 25 to Life (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo); 4/5) Cody Ford (Stanfield, Ore.) 85.5 points on Cool Whip (Duncan & Evans Bucking Bulls). 

ROUND TWO:  1) Aaron Roy (Asquith, SK, Canada) 89.5 points on Outa Da Blue (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo), $2,730; 2) Brian Canter (Randleman, N.C.) 88.5 points on Cat Man Do (#10 Bucking Bulls), $1,1950; 3) Sean Willingham (Summerville, Ga.) 88 points on Frosty (Circle T Ranch & Rodeo), $1,170; 4/5) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 87.75 points on Full Throttle (Murphy Ranch and Rodeo); 4/5) Cord McCoy (Tupelo, Okla.) 87.75 points on Directory Assistance (Murphy Ranch and Rodeo).

BUILT FORD TOUGH CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND:  1) Cord McCoy (Tupelo, Okla.) 89.75 points on Ricky Bobby (HD Page/Bill & Betty Morrison), $2,730; 2/3/4) Caleb Sanderson (Kissimmee, Fla.) 89 points on Over the Edge (Lufkin Ranch & Rodeo), $1,300; 2/3/4) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 89 points on Carrillo Cartel (4C’s Bucking Bulls/James Sills), $1,300; 2/3/4) LJ Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) 89 points on Derringer (Lufkin Ranch & Rodeo/K&K Cattle), $1,300; 5) Luke Snyder (Raymore, Mo.) 88.5 points on Pearl Snap (Boyd/Floyd Bull Company).

OVERALL EVENT STANDINGS:  1) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 262.75 points, $44,514.40; 2) LJ Jenkins (Texico, N.M.) 256.75 points, $14,752.40; 3) Luke Snyder (Raymore, Mo.) 254.5 points, $9,342.40; 4) Cord McCoy (Tupelo, Okla.) 177.5 points, $8,894.40; 5) Caleb Sanderson (Kissimmee, Fla.) 174.75 points, $6,960.40.

BUILT FORD TOUGH WORLD STANDINGS: (The PBR World Champion is based on total Built Ford Tough Series points earned through the season)

1) Kody Lostroh (Longmont, Colo.) 9,431.25 points, $294,293; 2) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 8,026 points, $307,456; 3) Guilherme Marchi (Leme, SP, Brazil) 7,998.25 points, $165,805; 4) Valdiron de Oliveira (Aparecida de Goiania, GO, Brazil) 6,643 points, $102,973; 5) Zack Brown (Santa Fe, Texas) 6,283 points, $159,921.42; 6) Robson Palermo (Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil) 5,949 points, $101,132; 7) Ryan McConnel (Colgate, Okla.) 5,588.25 points, $87,802; 8) Wiley Petersen (Fort Hall, Idaho) 5,547.5 points, $106,961; 9) Renato Nunes (Buritama, SP, Brazil) 5,412.25 points, $116,753; 10) Chris Shivers (Jonesville, La.) 5,243 points, $99,316.

All roads are leading to Las Vegas and you don’t want to miss out on any of the action at the 2009 Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas, Nev.  The world-class event will take place on Oct. 30-Nov 1 and Nov. 5-8 at the Thomas & Mack Center---get your tickets NOW at 866.PBR.SHOW or unlvtickets.com!

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About the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR):
PBR attracts over 1.7 million live attendees each year with its multi-tiered event structure which includes the prestigious Built Ford Tough Series, the Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour, and the Discovery Tour, designed specifically for entry level contestants.  With over 450 hours of prime time programming annually and a viewership of 100 million, PBR ranks among the most prolific sports on air and broadcasts on FOX, NBC, VERSUS, and on a host of foreign networks across the globe.  The PBR is headquartered in Pueblo, Colo., with additional offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, and prides itself in its 1,000 plus stock contractor relationships and over 1,200 PBR bull riders competing in more than 300 PBR sanctioned competitions across the five countries. 

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