Resolute Racing’s John Stewart has expanded his rapidly growing empire into Europe with the acquisition of recent King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) winner Giant .
According to Thoroughbred Daily News Europe, Stewart has completed a deal to retain a 75% stake in Goliath with the gelding’s breeder and owner, Baron Philip von Ullmann of Gestut Schlenderhan.
The German-bred Goliath has become a major contender for major autumn prizes such as the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) and Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) with a 2 1/4-length decision over a top contender in the King George VI and Elizabeth Stakes. He had previously won the The Prix d’Hedouville (G3) at ParisLongchamp and finished second in the Hardwicke Stakes (G2) at Royal Ascot.
With his victory in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes on July 27, a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series event, Goliath earned an all-expenses-paid entry into the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf on November 2. Del Mar.
Goliath is ranked second behind Dubai World Cup hero (G1) Laurel River in the latest Longines World’s Best Horses rankings published and is ranked 125th globally. The 4-year-old son of Adlerflug made all nine appearances of his career for the French coach. Francis-Henri Graffard, who won two of his five starts this year, has amassed $1,108,522 in prize money.
Goliath is just the latest overseas horse acquisition by Resolute Racing in 2024. One of Stewart’s most significant international acquisitions over the past year includes the 2023 South African Horse of the Year Princess Calla and the Australian mare ranked first All life.
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