Mister Abarrio vaults Neolithic over $800,000

Neolithic surpassed the $800,000 mark in 2022 progeny earnings despite having just 35 runners when Mister Abarrio out-gamed Leavenworth by a head in a $35,000 maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park yesterday.

Mister Abarrio, a $30,000 OBS October yearling bred by Dr. Tiffany Atteberry and Scott Brown, became winner No. 19 for his sire this season in his fourth start. With Heriberto Figueroa riding, the 2-year-old colt covered a mile and 70 yards on the Tapeta track in 1:41.49, coming from eight lengths back early in the race, moving up with a strong burst coming to the turn, taking the lead in the stretch and prevailing by a head bob at the wire. He paid $7.40 and collected a check for $19,600.

In his second season, Neolithic’s progeny earnings have reached $818,840.