StallioneSearch presents Episode 61 of the QH Racing Talk Weekly, featuring Cody Jensen Cody Smith and Gilbert Ortiz.

DALLAS, TX—MAY 14, 2026—StallioneSearch.com has released Episode 61 of QH Racing Talk — Weekly, continuing its educational series that is directed at bringing new owners into the sport of Quarter Horse racing by providing expert perspectives from horsemen that range from legendary, at the top of the current leader board, as well as those horse that are introduced with the word "hall of fame" in front of their name.

Co-hosts Greg Thompson and Bailey Ivey lead a conversation with participating panelist this week that are comprised of Hall of Fame jockey Cody Jensen,  a multiple Grade 1 winning rider Cody Smith, and one of the all-time greats and one of the six Quarter Horse jockeys to surpass the 3,000 win mark, retired jockey Gilbert Ortiz.

Throughout the episode, Smith shares his insight into the process of warming up a racehorse before competition, while Jensen offers a Hall of Fame perspective from inside the starting gates. Ortiz rounds out the discussion series with his unique perspective of getting the horse from the gates and down the racetrack in a winning effort.

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As always, QH Racing Talk — Weekly continues to bring fans closer to Quarter Horse racing through in-depth conversations, expert commentary, and coverage of the sport’s biggest races and stories. The episode reinforces the show’s mission of connecting fans and industry professionals with the individuals whose experiences, history, and contributions have helped shape the Quarter Horse racing industry.

New episodes of QH Racing Talk — Weekly are released every week on StallioneSearch.com, delivering race recaps, industry news, and conversations with some of the sport’s most influential voices.

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The new weekly format builds on a proven foundation. Across previous episodes of QH Racing Talk, Thompson has welcomed many of the sport’s most respected names, including Ed Burgart, Johnie Goodman, D. Wayne Lukas, Cody Jensen, G.R. Carter, Danny Cardoza, James Flores, Gilbert Ortiz, Ricky Ramirez, Paul Jones, and Blane Wood, among others.

Thank you to our sponsors: Primary sponsors of the QH Racing Talk — Weekly podcast include Dunn Ranch, Lip Chip LLC, AQHA sire Uncle D, the stallion roster of Lazy E Ranch, and Royal Vista Ranch. Segment sponsors include American Quarter Horse Association, Heritage Place Sales, AQHA sire Eagles Fly Higher, Purina, Robicheaux Ranch Inc., and Ruidoso Sales Company.

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