'I'm building a replica of Ascot, that's how serious I am about Royal winners' - meet the man spending big to rival Coolmore and behind Japan Cup hope Goliath

Meet the big-spending American going to extraordinary lengths for Royal Ascot winners - but who has a Japan Cup date first with Goliath

Resolute Racing's John Stewart was among the buyers at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale

John Stewart: owns Japan Cup hope Goliath Credit: Fasig-Tipton Photos

John Stewart has his sights set on winning the Japan Cup on Sunday with his King George hero Goliath – but he is also looking further ahead in a remarkable pursuit of winners on the biggest stage.

Stewart, who runs horses under the Resolute Racing banner, has splashed millions on horses to develop a racing and breeding empire in just two years.

So hungry is he for Royal Ascot winners that he is building a replica of the track's home straight at his training centre in Kentucky to aid the preparation of more than 50 juveniles next season.

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James Stevens, in JapanRacing Post reporter

Published on 21 November 2024inJapan

Last updated 17:46, 21 November 2024

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