February 23, 2018, Fort Worth, Texas, Cowtown Coliseum — Craig Brooks says Grandiose Guy, who’s by BHR Frenchies Socks and out of For The Fame, takes a little encouraging to make his best runs. On Friday, the duo showed their grit in Fort Worth. Brooks and the 5-year-old stallion, owned by Crystal Shumate, were the first of 10 to run down the alley of Cowtown Coliseum and the result was a flawless run of 13.790 seconds, moving them into second place overall.
You can watch Brooks’ winning interview at this link: “Craig Brooks and Grandiose Guy Top Performance No. 2.”
Kylie Weast and Hell On The Red also gave the crowd an applause-worthy performance when they turned in a 13.860 for second in the round and third place overall. The fastest 10 overall times from the three semifinals performances February 22–24 will advance to RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, February 25 at 2 p.m.
Craig Brooks and Grandiose Guy. Photo by Kailey Sullins.
Second Performance Results: (unofficial)
1) Craig Brooks, Grandiose Guy, 13.790
2) Kylie Weast, Hell On The Red, 13.860
3) Makaela Memmott, Cash Gato Boogie, 13.914
4) Victoria Williams, Three Jets Olena, 13.989
5) Rylee Shields, Blueblazin Hot Fling, 14.024
6) Jacie Etbauer, Sizzle Whistle, 14.104
7) Sophie Palmore, Fortunes Fame, 14.273
8) Annalies Allshouse, Genuine Diamond Dunn, 14.302
9) Marne Loosenort, Lovin Fame, 23.688**
10) Jimmy Bryant, Little Bit Of Cowboy, 24.165**
*denotes penalty
Top Five Semifinals Standings:
1) London Gorham, 13.740
2) Craig Brooks, 13.790
3) Kylie Weast, 13.860
4) Makaela Memmott, 13.914
5) Victoria Williams, 13.989
