Worsfold enjoyed great success on the Christmas Run of rodeos in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia and takes over at the top of the standings from Roma rider Jamie Howlett.

The Wandoan cowboy is one of two standings leaders from the Western Downs region, Warra cowgirl Jane Fay has maintained her lead in the breakaway roping standings.

Warwick rider Michael Maher retained top spot in the standings in saddle bronc after some placings on the Christmas Run.

Worsfold, Fay and Maher are assured of qualification in the top-15 for the Warwick Rodeo Australian Championships on October 22-25 at the Warwick Showgrounds.

The top-eight in each event in the APRA will compete in the finals at Warwick over four rounds at the same time as a week of campdrafting showcased by the famous Warwick Gold Cup.

The next Queensland APRA rodeo is the Millmerran Show Rodeo on February 28.

Standings leaders: All around cowboy – Shane Kenny (Emerald, Qld)
Saddle bronc – Michael Maher (Warwick, Qld)
Bull ride – Roy Dunn (Proserpine, Qld)
Bareback bronc ride – David Worsfold (Wandoan, Qld)
Rope and tie – Shane Kenny (Emerald, Qld)
Steer wrestling – Lee Kimber (Lockington, Victoria)
Team roping header – Clancy Middleton (Hughenden, Qld)
Team roping heeler – Brody Moss (Emerald, Qld)
All around cowgirl – Wendy Caban (Moree, Qld)
Barrel race – Jill Lyons (Gracemere, Qld)
Breakaway roping – Jane Fay (Warra, Qld)

APRA Program:

February rodeos: February 7 Petersborough (SA), Wagga Wagga (NSW); February 14 Ballarat (Vic); February 14 Ross (Tas); February 14 Hay (NSW); February 21 Narrandera (NSW); February 21 Whittlesea (Vic); February 28 Sale (Vic); February 28 Millmerran Show Rodeo; February 21 Powrana Bull Ride and Rodeo (Tas).

March rodeos: March 6 Kyabram (Vic); March 7 Merrijig (Vic); March 8 Chiltern (Vic); March 14 Clare (SA); March 21 Comet (Qld)

More information or requests for photos to APRA on (07) 4661 8183