Paulick Report | By Lillian Davis
Horse racing is often called a game of luck. After taking their first breath, a prospective racehorse must jump through an infinite number of hoops before stepping into a starting gate for the first time. Even if they make the starting gate, there’s a chance they might not ever enter the winner’s circle. For a lucky few, success at the sport’s highest level comes quickly. Such is the case for owners Ruben Islas and Michele Arthur—who campaign under Irving Ventures and Dutch Girl Holdings—and their multiple graded stakes-winning mare Queen Maxima
