Scarecrow Chases Off Tapeta Pursuers

Scarecrow gave Neolithic a big boost in his quest to remain near the top of the Florida general sire list, winning a $97,000 allowance race at Gulfstream Park and reaping the big payoff that goes along with it.

The 3-year-old colt bred by Endsley Oaks Farm benefited from a top-flight ride by Edgard Zayas in the race at 1 1/16 miles over the Tapeta surface. Zayas had Scarecrow in a close stalking position down the backstretch, sent him three wide on the turn, and they prevailed by a neck after a head-and-head stretch battle. Scarecrow paid $9 after getting the distance in 1:43.44 and earned a healthy check for $59,700, boosting his total to $112,710 on a record of 2-0-2 in five starts.

In 38 days, Neolithic has racked up 2025 progeny earnings of $246,821.