John Stewart always had the ambition of becoming “one of the lads” and now thanks to the supremely talented Giant Sequoia he is riding the crest of the wave of a partnership that is already inspiring Derby dreams for the American businessman.

It was back in 2023 that the Kentucky native gave birth to his Resolute Racing enterprise and set about purchasing blue-blooded mares determined to make his mark on an industry many have tried and failed to infiltrate.