The Buchanan Park arena is expected to be packed again Saturday after big Friday in the red dirt.
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After day 1 of the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo on Thursday Friday saw a full day and night of competition as well as the official opening by Rodeo CEO Natalie Flecker and Mount Isa mayor Danielle Slade.
There was plenty to entertain across all the scheduled events while the super hero bronc ride and op shop barrel race returned by popular demand on the Friday evening.
Sarina Cowboy Toby Hale scored 75pts to take the lead in the junior steer ride.
Nebo Cowgirl Layney Deguara and 'Speedy' lead with a time of 17.635 in the junior barrel race.
Early Mount Isa winners were Olivia Priestley-Halliday and 'Vegas' who won the 2021 junior barrel with an aggregate time of 35.248.
Townsville Cowboy Rope McPhee has rocketed into the lead with a sizzling 4.25 in the junior breakaway contest.
Emerald Cowgirl Angela Simpson on board her 13yo gelding Tuff stopped the clock at 2.75 to take the lead after section 3 of the ladies breakaway roping,
Meanwhile Dingo Cowboy Brody Woodard sent out a message as he scored 82pts on board M60 to win the first section of the open bull ride.
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