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Canadian Finals Rodeo hopes to rope in more fans in 2013

The Canadian Finals Rodeo wrapped up on the weekend with more than 90,000 people visiting Rexall Place over five days to watch the best in Canadian rodeo sports.

Rodeo looks to 40th anniversary

The Canadian Finals rodeo attracted 90,000 fans over five days, but is targeting more next year. (CBC)

The Canadian Finals Rodeo wrapped up on the weekend with more than 90,000 people visiting Rexall Place over five days to watch the best in Canadian rodeo sports.

CFR commissioner John Windick says they already have their sights set on next year's big anniversary.

"We're running into our 40th anniversary next year," he said. "We're going to be working very hard to make sure this building is filled everynight from Wednesday right through to Sunday. It's not going to take a lot work because we're pretty close already."

The CFR is one of the most lucrative rodeos in the country and pays out over a $1 million in prize money.