"Michele Arthur and Ruben Islas began their journey into horse racing after a charity golf tournament, where Arthur bid $500 for a behind-the-scenes tour of Santa Anita."
"After being introduced to trainer Mike Pender, Arthur and Islas decided to buy a half-interest in an unraced 2-year-old for $25,000, marking the start of their journey as horse owners."
"Their horse Queen Maxima, purchased for $40,000, has earned more than $630,000, leading them to the brink of competing in the Kentucky Derby."
"Arthur and Islas attended Churchill Downs as spectators last year, but they celebrated in the winner's circle after the Unbridled Sidney Stakes with their horse Queen Maxima."
Michele Arthur and Ruben Islas entered the world of horse racing through a charity golf tournament, where Arthur bid $500 for a tour of Santa Anita. Initially uninterested in owning a horse, she and Islas were introduced to trainer Mike Pender, who offered them a chance to buy a half-interest in a horse. Their journey as horse owners began, leading them to significant success with their horse Queen Maxima, who has earned over $630,000, and aspirations to compete in the Kentucky Derby.
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