A half-dozen locals are in the top four after the first two nights at the Canadian Finals Rodeo.

Edgar Durazo of High River via Mexico remains on top in bull riding.

Bull rider Jordie Hanson of Amisk via Okotoks is fourth.

High River's Lucas Macza remains second in saddle bronc while Nanton's Ty Taypotat is fourth in the bareback as he defends his 2022 title.

In the timed events, Harley Cole of Okotoks sits third in steer wrestling after two nights while Bradi Whiteside of Longview is second in ladies' barrel racing.

CFR continues Friday night and Saturday night and wraps up Sunday in Red Deer.

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