About Us
The achievement of the Shooting Star's success is built upon four decades of expertise,
and expert equine developement.
The idea to form Shooting Star Thoroughbreds came together over a casual lunch conversation with family and friends at a horse sale. It was immediately obvious what a perfect fit starting a thoroughbred syndicate would be for Mary Lightner, who comes from a family of lifelong horse people. She made the decision to move forward that day and hasn't looked back.
OUR SYNDICATE IS NOW 18 MONTHS OF FUN!
Membership
Teaming up with Shooting Star Thoroughbreds will pair you with one of the most competitive teams in the business. In five short years, SST has amassed over 1 million dollars in earnings and is a multiple graded stakes placed owner.
THOROUGHBRED PARTICIPATION IS AFFORDABLE
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Many racing enthusiasts only watch the races from their television or the grandstand, thinking Thoroughbred participation is too expensive or they don't have the experience to get involved. Investing with Shooting Star lets you move from spectator to owner by purchasing a fractional interest in a thoroughbred package of horses. We take care of all of the management responsibilities while you enjoy watching your horse run.
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We feel sure that you will enjoy the entertainment aspect of the game of Thoroughbred Racing, while appreciating the whole experience. If you obtain your owner's license, you will have full access to the stable area to visit your horses during morning training or after a race, free entry to the racetrack and paddock privileges on race day that will hopefully culminate in a win and trip to the winner's circle with your friends and family.
Not only do you have the THRILL of being in the game, you have a chance to earn a RETURN on your INVESTMENT.
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HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE
Shooting Star Thoroughbreds would like to invite you to participate in one or more of our thoroughbred syndicates. Joining with us affords you access to the best bloodstock agents, trainers, vets and other service providers in the business.
RACING IS EXCITING!
For a ONE TIME INVESTMENT, YOU can OWN a 1% fractional interest in THREE Thoroughbreds in our Racing Syndicate.
For our 2023-2024 racing syndicate, we've selected 3 yearlings with plans of racing through the end of June of their three year old year. Your $3,000 investment includes the purchase of the yearlings, training, vet, blacksmith, vanning and other maintenance expenses of the horses through the end of June of their three year old year.
The syndicate will begin January 1, 2023 and end June 30, 2024
Current Syndicate
MISS TAPTRESS
'21 ECCENTRIC SPINSTER by TAPWRIT
Kentucky Bred/Kentucky Sire
Gray Filly
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ECCENTRIC SPINSTER is a Stakes Placed winning mare of over $100,000. This is her 2nd foal, the first, a full brother, trained by Christophe Clement.
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TAPWRIT was a Stakes winner at 2 who went on to win the Belmont S. (G1) at 3, earning over 1.3 million.
His first foals are 2YO'S this year.
ECHO LANE
'21 MISBEHAVIN MISS by TREASURE BEACH
Florida Bred/Florida Sire
Bay Colt
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MISBEHAVIN MISS 2nd dam, Unbridled Sidney, earned $680,380 and is a half-sister to Caller One who earned $3,249,429. Very strong female family.
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TREASURE BEACH has career earnings of $2,435,343 and is a Graded Stakes Winner on 2 continents. He has already sired 14 Stakes Winners.
BEDROCK BIRDIE
'21 BOLD BIRDIE by NEOLITHIC
Florida Bred/Florida Sire
Chestnut Filly
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Bold BIrdie is a Stakes placed winning mare, Winning at 2, 3 and 4, earnings of $133,759. This is her 4th foal.
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NEOLITHIC is a Black-type-placed winner of $2,278,028. His first foals are 3YO's. He produced Black-type winners in his 1st crop.
