The American Semifinals Cheat Sheet: Barrel Racing Performance 3

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The American Semifinals Cheat Sheet: Barrel Racing Performance 3

See who is making it back so far in The American Semifinals barrel racing and learn about the competitors looking to make their move in the third performance on Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m CST.

Barrels were rolling in the second performance of The American Semifinals, as only five athletes stayed penalty free in the field of 11. Rita Cheeney nearly matched her 13.701-second qualifying run with a 13.700, earning her top honors of the night. Close behind Cheeney was Marne Loosenort with a 13.737. Cheeney’s daughter, 17-year-old Wylee Mitchell, was tight on their heels with a 13.769.

Of the 34 competitors who qualified to the performances, only 10 will have the chance to compete against the pro field on Friday, March 4 in the contender round. Here is the unofficial top 10 after the second performance.

Laura Mote 13.577

Kassie Mowry 13.595

Sarah Rose Waguespack 13.660

Rita Cheeney 13.700

Marne Loosenort 13.737

Wylee Mitchell 13.769

Charlie Johnson 13.779

Tasha Welsh 13.792

London Gorham 13.826

Halyn Lide 13.904

In the third performance, the oldest and youngest horses of the semifinals will be competing. Brittany Dallaire’s 4-year-old Heavenly Harvey will go up against Jimmy Bryant’s 18-year-old Little Bit of Cowboy and the rest of the field. Dallaire turned in the fastest time of the qualifying round with a 13.464, but Bryant has the veteran’s advantage, as he has qualified and competed at The American rodeo before.

These are the 11 horse and rider combinations who will be competing in the third performance.

* Denotes buyback round qualifier

#1. *Ryann Pedone

Qualifying Time: 13.573

Hometown: Sunset, Texas

Horse: JS Milo and Stitch