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QH Racing Talk–Weekly welcomes this weeks featured guests, Cole Morehead of Royal Vista Ranch and Marbella Tirado of Rancho El Cabresto, to discuss the upcoming Fuego Stallion Incentive Program, as well as the Fuego championships in 2028.

In this episode, host Greg Thompson talk with both Tirado and Morehead about the inception of this program, the dynamics and layout of how the program works, the fee schedules, as well as the basis of which the program originated and developed from.

Morehead and his wife, Marijo, purchased the farm in July of 2022 and immediately began plans for growth and expansion while carrying on the long established legacy of Royal Vista Ranches. Today, Royal Vista Ranch, LLC (RVR) is committed to moving the quarter horse industry forward with a focus on racing and rodeo performance horse breeding and sales prep.

Marbella Tirado is a part of Rancho El Cabresto, which is family owned by the Tirado family, who concentrate in the industry on sales prep, as well as being the owner of both legendary sires Apollitical Jess, and two of his sons Apollitical Blood and Apollitical J Streak. Both Apollitical Jess and Apollitical J Streak stand at Royal Vista Ranch in Wayne, Oklahoma, while Apollitical Blood stands in Louisiana at Robicheaux Ranch, Inc. in Breaux Bridge.

Episode 73 also dives extensively into the upcoming trials of All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks. Racing analyst Yancye Guymon and Greg Thompson discuss the two-days of trials of the All American Futurity(G1), as well as the top runners heading into the trials of both the All American Derby(G1) and All American Oaks(G1). The top runners going into this weekends LQHBA Sale Futurity(RG1) trials are also touched upon in this episode.

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QH Racing Talk–Weekly welcomes legendary jockey Billy Hunt, best known for guiding Special Effort to the Triple Crown—and for riding Higheasterjet, the first Quarter Horse to surpass $1 million in career earnings, Hunt remains one of the sport's most respected figures.

In this episode, Hunt reflects on his remarkable career, sharing stories about the exceptional horses that defined his legacy and the unforgettable moments that helped shape Quarter Horse racing. Listeners will hear firsthand about his journey to the winner's circle, the relationships he built throughout the industry, and the experiences that made him one of the sport's most accomplished jockeys.

With a career highlighted by historic victories and outstanding horsemanship, Hunt's contributions continue to leave a lasting impact on Quarter Horse racing. Episode 72 offers fans an inside look at the life and career of one of the industry's true legends.

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QH Racing Talk–Weekly presents a special archival episode featuring the late Hall of Fame trainer C.W. "Bubba" Cascio, one of the most influential horsemen in the history of Quarter Horse racing. Recorded prior to his passing in 2022, Episode 71 offers listeners the opportunity to hear Cascio reflect on his remarkable career and the horses that helped shape the sport.