Half Interest in Neolithic Sold to Qatar Racing

Starlight Racing has reached an agreement to sell a half interest in Dubai World Cup contender Neolithic to Qatar Racing.

Neolithic, a four-year-old son of former Starlight Racing color bearer, Harlan's Holiday, is coming out of a third-place finish in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup (G1). He has won two of his eight starts with total earnings in excess of $1.1 million.

"Sheikh Fahad was keen to purchase Neolithic as he felt he has potential to go on and win his Gr1s when he returns from Dubai and potentially make a stallion,” said David Redvers, the Qatar Racing manager. “If he can run a place in the World Cup then all the better, but he's an exciting prospect."

While details of the agreement have not been disclosed, Neolithic will remain with trainer Todd Pletcher. He is scheduled to carry Qatar Racing's silks in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (G1) and after that will alternate between Starlight Racing and Qatar Racing silks in his subsequent starts.

"We are excited to partner with a world class operation like Qatar Racing," said Jack Wolf, co-managing partner of Starlight Racing. "Neolithic has given our partnership a lot of thrills already and we are looking forward to the race on Saturday."

Source: Starlight Racing