Here are the leaders after the National Finals Rodeo second go-round on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Bareback riding: 1. (tie) Tanner Aus on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Scarlet Fever, 87.5 points, $23,481 Bareback riding: 1. (tie) Richmond Champion on Pete Carr’s Classic Pro Rodeo’s Fancy Free, 87.5 points, $23,481 Steer Wrestling: 1. Tanner Milan, 3.5 seconds, $26,231 Team roping: 1. Dustin Bird/Russell Cardoza, 3.9 seconds, $26,231 each Saddle bronc riding: 1. CoBurn Bradshaw, 89.5 points on Calgary Stampede’s Tiger Warrior, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. Trevor Brazile, 7.4 seconds, $26,230 Barrel racing: 1. Amberleigh Moore, 13.54 seconds, $26,231 Bull riding: 1. Garrett Smith, 87 points on Rafter G Rodeo’s J Lazy, $26,230 All-around world standings: 1. Trevor Brazile, $298,183
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