MICHAEL STIDHAM RACING
One of the Nation's Leading Racehorse Trainers
Unleashing
the True Potential of Equine Athletes
For over forty-five years, Michael Stidham has shown himself to be one of those rare trainers capable of coaxing the very best from the horses in his care, while always keeping their health and wellbeing at the forefront of his concerns. And the results speak for themselves.
Stidham's unique ability to nurture the full potential of the equine athletes under his stewardship sets him apart as a standout figure in the equestrian world.
2025
Photos by Will Wong
Outstanding Success
Last year, the Stidham barn had an outstanding time of it, once again finishing the season among the top echelons of the sport with 64 wins on the board and $3,989,858 in overall prize-money earned - just a notch below the $4 million mark. This also came with a fantastic 21% win rate that included a host of sublime big race performances. The star of the show was undoubtedly Think Big, the Godolphin superstar who set the sprinting division alight with his customary late flourish. A couple early-season grade two victories were supplemented by a wonderful win in the G3 Kelso Stakes at Saratoga during the summer.
As you can see, year in, year out, Stidham’s results reveal a shrewd and canny handler with a keen eye for finding the right spots for his horses. Underlying those results, however, is a more fundamental factor in Stidham’s continued success: his rare understanding of the racehorse and his intuitive ability to know when to forge on with a horse and when to give it the time needed to mature. These talents combined are a potent mix, and they’re the reason why Stidham is one of the most revered and prolific trainers in the nation.