Winner No. 2 for Neolithic

Longtime Pleasant Acres client Tom McCrocklin has the honor of getting Neolithic’s second winner of 2026: first-timer Viable Asset capturing a $25,000 maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park under leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr.

The just-turned 3-year-old filly bred by Mike Whieldon tracked the early pace in second place in the two path, commenced a strong wide run on the turn and drew off late to score by 1 1/2 lengths in 1:12.78 for the six furlongs. She paid $8.20 and her first check of $16,800 promises not to be her last.