Cole Morehead of Royal Vista Ranch and Marbella Tirado of Rancho El Cabresto join host Greg Thompson on Episode 73 of QH Racing RTalk-Weekly to discuss the new Fuego Stallion Incentive Program.

DALLAS, TX–AUGUST 6, 2026–QH Racing Talk–Weekly welcomes two featured guests this week, Cole Morehead of Royal Vista Ranch and Marbella Tirado of Rancho El Cabresto, to discuss the new Fuego Stallion Incentive Program and the inaugural Fuego Championships, scheduled for 2028.

In Episode 73, host Greg Thompson sits down with Morehead and Tirado to discuss the program's inception, structure, fee schedules, and the vision that led to its development. The conversation provides an in-depth look at how the incentive program is designed to benefit breeders and owners while helping shape the future of the Quarter Horse racing industry.

Morehead and his wife, Marijo, purchased Royal Vista Ranch in July 2022 and immediately began implementing plans for growth and expansion while continuing the ranch's long-established legacy. Today, Royal Vista Ranch, LLC is committed to advancing the Quarter Horse industry through a strong emphasis on racing and rodeo performance horse breeding, along with sales preparation.

Tirado represents Rancho El Cabresto, the Tirado family's operation specializing in sales preparation and the ownership of legendary sire Apollitical Jess and his sons Apollitical Blood and Apollitical J Streak. Apollitical Jess and Apollitical J Streak stand at Royal Vista Ranch in Wayne, Oklahoma, while Apollitical Blood stands at Robicheaux Ranch, Inc. in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.

Episode 73 also takes an extensive look at this weekend's All American Futurity (G1), All American Derby (G1), and All American Oaks (G1) trials. Racing analyst Yancye Guymon joins Thompson to preview the two days of All American Futurity trials and discuss the leading contenders for both the Derby and Oaks. The episode also highlights the top prospects heading into this weekend's LQHBA Sale Futurity (RG1) trials.

As always, QH Racing Talk — Weekly continues bringing 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 experience, 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 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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