A lap for the ages

What a Day: Andrew Duncan, Kelton Corkill Take Victory Lap for Win of #7.5 to Wrap Up 2026 Cinch USTRC Finals
It was the second win of the week for Andrew Duncan—and the first big one of his life for Kelton Corkill.
Andrew Duncan and Kelton Corkill win the #7.5 at the 2026 Cinch USTRC Finals | Photo by Anderson Bar C Bar
Andrew Duncan and Kelton Corkill win the #7.5 at the 2026 Cinch USTRC Finals | Photo by Anderson Bar C Bar

Andrew Duncan, of Stephenville, Texas, and Kelton Corkill, of Stephenville, Texas, capped off the 2026 Cinch USTRC National Finals with a win in the Classic Equine #7.5 Shootout, roping three steers in 25.69 seconds to earn $25,500.

Duncan, 22, who also won the #9.5 earlier in the week, found himself back in the winner’s circle on Sunday.

“I’m blessed,” Duncan said. “I’m glad I took advantage of this opportunity.”

For 12-year-old Corkill, it marked the first big win of his career — and capped off a big week for the entire family.

His dad, Jade, and brother, Colby, won the #16.5 together. Jade also won the Open with Tanner Tomlinson, and his mom, Haley, finished third in the same #7.5.

Duncan and Corkill opened with an 8.03 in Arena 1 and followed it with an 8.33 outside to come back high call.

“We just had to catch,” Corkill said.

Duncan rode “Swagger,” the same horse he rode to win the #9.5, and set it up in the short round.

Corkill handled the moment.

“I was kind of thinking about it… like, I can’t miss this steer,” he said.

They finished it with a 9.33 to lock in the win.

Once the flag dropped, the celebration was on.

Duncan threw his hat, and Corkill took a victory lap around the arena — something he’s been practicing at home after good runs.

“When they said $25,000, I was like, ‘Oh yeah, I got to do it,’” Corkill said with a grin.

He made the run on “Rosie,” a 16-year-old mare Jade Corkill won as a yearling at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and has hauled for years.

“She helps me so much,” Corkill said. “She gets me in the perfect spot.”

For Duncan, it capped off a career week.

For Corkill, it was a moment he won’t forget.

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