Aloha Man says hello to Tampa Bay Downs winners’ circle

Neolithic’s first winner of 2024 is Aloha Man, who broke his maiden at Tampa Bay Downs in his fourth career start.

The 3-year-old colt bred by Maria M. Haire was ridden by Charlie Marquez in the race at one mile over the turf course, and they enjoyed an inside trip early, swung three wide on the turn, and got up in the final strides to score by half a length in 1:38.63. The $12,000 OBS June 2-year-old paid $19.20 and earned a check for $12,760.

Neolithic wound up 2023 in ninth place on Florida’s general sire list with progeny earnings of $1,422,736.