Fan Interaction an Important Mission for Stewart
Stewart considers himself a fan and horseplayer first, owner and breeder second.
John Stewart's meteoric entrance into Thoroughbred ownership has been well documented in the year following his big splash at the 2023 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. With his multitude of high-dollar purchases, both privately and at auction, he has shown that Resolute Racing is here to stay, looking to breed and race the very best.
However, Stewart is not on the journey alone. Instead, he is bringing the racing fans with him on every step of his journey. A fan of the sport for 30 years, Stewart has not forgotten that initial passion developed as an outsider that has helped lead to success once he decided to dive in.
"I'm just having fun and I'm trying to share that with people and give them the same experience," Stewart said. "It can be intimidating to try and get into the sport. We're trying to be more transparent so we can attract more people in."
In the bio at the top of his profile on the social media platform X, he states what he believes to be his role in the industry: "Thoroughbred racehorse fan and horse player first! Racehorse owner/breeder second." That stance has pushed Stewart to spend time interacting with fans both online and in person.
"The sport is too mysterious," Stewart said. "We need to embrace the fans because the fans are the key to the sport. Without the horseplayer, horse racing doesn't exist."