Last year's King George hero Goliath (Ger) will make his 2025 bow in Hong Kong on Champions Day, Apr. 27, according to an X post by the gelding's co-owner, John Stewart of Resolute Racing.
Stewart purchased a majority share in the son of Adlerflug (Ger) after he landed the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard last summer. Geldings remain barred from participating in the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
“I am dedicated to international racing at the highest level,” Stewart told TDN Europe. “I think the fans want to see the best horses compete in the top races.
“There are a lot of barriers to global competition and the sport needs to evolve. The Arc has become a substandard race compared to Royal Ascot, the Breeders' Cup, the Saudi Cup, Dubai World Cup, the Everest and other international races.
“I think the Arc could benefit from a rule change that would open the race to the best performing horses in the world.”
After Hong Kong, Stewart is eyeing targets like Royal Ascot, Saratoga in upstate New York, Caulfield in Australia, or a return to Japan. A winner of the G2 Prix du Conseil de Paris last October, Goliath ran with credit to be sixth in the G1 Japan Cup in November.
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