Resolute Racing’s John Stewart prolonged his fast-growing empire into Europe with the acquisition of current King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) winner Goliath .
Based on Thoroughbred Day by day Information Europe, Stewart accomplished a deal to retain 75% curiosity in Goliath with the gelding’s breeder and proprietor, Gestut Schlenderhan’s Baron Philip von Ullmann.
The German-bred Goliath grew to become a serious participant for such main fall prizes because the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) and the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) together with his decisive 2 1/4-length victory over a high discipline within the King George VI and Elizabeth Stakes. He had beforehand captured the Prix d’Hedouville (G3) at ParisLongchamp and completed second within the Hardwicke Stakes (G2) at Royal Ascot.
Together with his win within the July 27 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, a Breeders’ Cup Problem Collection occasion, Goliath earned an all-expenses-paid berth to the Nov. 2 $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf at Del Mar.
Goliath was ranked second behind Dubai World Cup (G1) hero Laurel River in probably the most lately revealed Longines World’s Greatest Racehorses rankings and given a world ranking of 125. The 4-year-old son of Adlerflug has made all 9 of his profession begins for French coach Francis-Henri Graffard, profitable two of his 5 begins this yr. He has collected $1,108,522 in earnings.
Goliath is simply the newest foreign-bred acquisition made by Resolute Racing in 2024. Chief amongst Stewart’s worldwide purchases previously yr embrace 2023 South African Horse of the 12 months Princess Calla and group 1-placed Australian race filly Tutta La Vita.
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