Calgary Stampede 2026: The Story So Far

The picture became much clearer after Saturday's second Pool A performance at the 2026 Calgary Stampede. Strong second-round results helped several competitors solidify their place near the top of the standings, while others will need a big finish in the final preliminary round to keep their Championship Sunday hopes alive.

Garret Shadbolt holds a commanding lead in the Pool A bareback riding. After winning the first performance with an 86.50, he backed it up with an 88.00 in performance two, bringing his total winnings so far to $14,000. Tristan Hansen sits second in the aggregate, followed by Cole Franks in third. Waylon Bourgeois rebounded from a 71.50 in round one with an impressive 87-point ride to climb into fourth in the aggregate.

Wyatt Casper continues to lead the saddle bronc riding after combining an 88.5-point opening ride with an 85-point effort in round two, worth $8,125. Lefty Holman sits close behind in second with $7,750, with the top three being rounded out by Rusty Wright. While Stetson Wright bucked off in round two, his stellar 90-point ride in the opening round has helped him maintain a number four position.

Bull riding has seen only three cowboys cover both of their bulls so far. T Parker strengthened his hold on first place in the aggregate with a winning 88.5-point ride on Purple People Eater, increasing his earnings lead over Stetson Wright and Lane Vaughan.

Haven Meged continues to dominate the Pool A tie-down roping with a blazing 7.0-second run in the second performance. He sits comfortably atop the aggregate with $13,250. Stran Dunham sits second with $6,500 and Kyle Lucas rounds out the top three with $6,250. In steer wrestling, Jesse Brown posted runs of 4.4 and 4.2 seconds to take the lead in the aggregate, followed by Holden Myers and Bridger Anderson.

Canadian breakaway roper Jenna Dallyn is the aggregate after a solid 3.5-second run in the second performance. Shelby Boisjoli-Meged's winning 2.5-second run yesterday vaulted her back into contention after a no-time in the opening performance. Fellow Canadian Taylor Manning sits atop the barrel racing aggregate with a consistent 17.01 and 17.24. Sydney Graham delivered the fastest time of the rodeo so far with a 16.87, and moved into third overall.

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