StallioneSearch continues the 2023 podcast season with the debut of episode 31 of the QH Racing Talk Podcast today, that features a discussion with legendary Quarter Horse jockey Gilbert Ortiz.
According to AQHA records, Ortiz joined G.R. Carter, Alvin Brossette, Danny Cardoza, Eddie Garcia, Jacky Martin, and John Creager as the seventh-jockey to surpass 3000 victories. Ortiz recently has announced that he will step away from race riding at conclusion of the 2023 racing season.
During his 45-year career as a jockey, Ortiz was the regular rider of top runners War Colors, Show Me Your Toole, Diamond Tres Seis, Heza Louisiana Dash, Watergirl B, Zupers Quick Dash, Coors Select, Magic Shiney, and millionaire Vals Fortune, and AQHA Racing Champion Aged Mare, Kool Kue Baby. Kool Kue Baby won 25 stakes victories in her career, and Vals Fortune won 18 of 20 races in his illustrious race career.