QH Racing Talk — Weekly Podcast: Hall of Fame Trainer Mike Joiner Featured Guest (PODCAST)

By StallioneSearch.com

DALLAS, TX–MARCH 1, 2026–StallioneSearch.com releases its newest episode of QH Racing Talk — Weekly, featuring Hall of Fame trainer Michael "Mike" Joiner as this week’s featured guest.

Co-hosted by Greg Thompson and Bailey Ivey, this episode highlights the already illustrious career of the Ruidoso Race Horse Hall of Fame trainer, as well as the unforgettable victory in the All American Futurity (G1) with Cowboys Gun Z in 2023.

Beyond the All American victory, Joiner also talks about his mentors Leo Wood, Steve Van Bebber and Arnold Simmons, as well as as some of the top-named runners that he was guided in their headline making career. Joiner talks about standout runners like Brimmerton, Kendall Jackson, Flash N R .. Read More

Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Toastin Heros 1100$157,000
Traxion 2200$94,809
Jet Black Eagles 2110$89,884
Doodah Cartel 2200$89,450
Rc Corona King 1010$70,000

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Horses
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Gene Cox 3100$157,000
Javier M. Chavez 19712$131,943
Alex J. Torres-Casas 457105$108,004
Tungsten Racing Partnership 8210$102,159
Abraham Escobedo 4210$96,889

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Owners
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Mj Farms 72131312$451,894
Steve D Burns Dvm 6816914$265,226
Bobby D Cox 39734$187,663
Gene Cox 3100$157,000
Mike G Parker 6111$91,944

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Breeders
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Clinton Crawford 35951$298,783
Tony E. Sedillo 32725$247,525
Wesley T. Giles 48386$219,658
Jose Ignacio DeHerrera 33834$183,004
Matthew M. Fales 4413118$179,785

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Trainers
Name Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
Christian Ramos 59965$355,771
Jacob Enriquez 6811102$334,569
Jesse Lee Levario 6311610$308,397
Oscar Andrade, Jr. 10012611$284,182
Jorge Nieto-Saenz 541175$230,265

By North American Race Leaders View Top 25 Jockeys
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Traxion Denies Fastest Qualifier London Bridge in West Texas Derby (G3)

By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

SUNLAND PARK, NM–FEBRUARY 28, 2026– Traxion, the sixth-fastest qualifier, proved best when it counted, surging late to win the $190,359 West Texas Derby (G3) at Sunland Park on Saturday.

Ridden by Jesse Levario, the sorrel gelding vied early and finished strongly through the final yards to .. Read More

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Oklahoma Paint And Appaloosa Futurity Trials Ignite Remington Park Season Opener

By Stallionesearch / Louanne Wainscott

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–MARCH 1, 2026—The 2026 American Paint Horse Association season kicks off at Remington Park on Thursday with an exciting ten-race card. The highlight of the evening will be six trial heats for the estimated $175,000 Grade 1 Oklahoma Paint and Appaloosa Futurity.

A total of fifty-eight juveniles will race down the Oklahoma City straightaway, each vying for a coveted spot in the finale scheduled for Ma .. Read More


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AQHA Challenge Race Payments Begin for 2026 Season

By StallioneSearch

AMARILLO, TX–JANUARY 12, 2026– Payments for the 2026 AQHA Racing Challenge program begin January 15, and the American Quarter Horse Association is reminding owners and trainers to closely track upcoming nomination and sustaining deadlines as the Challenge season approaches.

For the 2026 Challenge season, AQHA has set a $400 nomination fee and an $800 sustaining fee for each eligible Challenge race. Nomination deadlines vary by event and region, making it critical for participants to review individual race requirements and submit payments on time.Read More





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