Not a bad night for Nanton saddle bronc rider Clay Elliot at the NFR in Las Vegas, but it didn't help him any.

He finished eighth and out of the money Tuesday, December 11,A as he sits sixth in the average and 10th in the world.

Big Valley's Zeke Thurston moved up though, winning $23,481 for his first place finish.

He moves to second in the average and fifth in the world.

Donalda, Alberta steer wrestler Curtis Cassidy took top spot Tuesday night with a first place finish of 3.6 seconds, earning him $26,231 he also leads the world and is fifth in the all-around world standings with $171,352 in winnings so far.