Born:
1957-12-18 Neptune New Jersey USA Currently Residing: New Orleans Louisiana USA Michael learnt the basics of horseracing and training from his father George Stidham, who is a former jockey and trainer. Michael has three daughters - Stephanie, Samantha and Camille. Notes: Michael Stidham got his primary training in racing from his father at Tampa Bay Downs during 1978. He earned reputation in training by registerin g his first career victory in 1979; worked for owners like Greg Goodman, Stonerside Stable, Cobra Farm, Mike Rutherford , and Jack Smith and more. |
| Year | Races Run | Wins | Place | Show | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 96 | 26 | 16 | 10 | $804,243 |
| 2010 | 366 | 70 | 63 | 46 | $2,974,736 |
| 2009 | 350 | 58 | 59 | 40 | $2,104,318 |
| 2008 | 435 | 63 | 81 | 68 | $2,048,006 |
| 2006 | 468 | 88 | 75 | 67 | $2,287,073 |
| 2005 | 429 | 86 | 75 | 45 | $2,267,203 |
| 2004 | 369 | 81 | 58 | 41 | $2,228,860 |
| Me Good Man brought him victory at the 1980 Independence Stakes. |
| At the 1988 John B. Campbell Handicap, Manzotti raced brilliantly to clinched first graded stakes title for him. Manzotti also came out as winners at 1988 Trenton Handicap and at the 1988 Canterbury Cup. |
| Stidham̢۪s Breeders̢۪ Cup starter Culinary posted wins in the 2004 Arlington-Washington Lassies Stakes before clocking seventh in the Juvenile Fillies. Some of his 2006 stakes winners include Culinary, Charley Tango, Lissa's Star and Stretching. Michael earned 70 wins from 367 starters through October 8, 2006. |