Landman Friday helps Neolithic pass $1 million

It’s been a profitable week for Neolithic, and he has surpassed the $1 million mark in 2026 progeny earnings, the fastest he has accomplished the feat since beginning his stud career at Pleasant Acres.

Landman Friday made it two victories and a third in his last three starts with a strong come-from-behind performance in a $41,000 starter allowance at 1 1/16 miles over the Gulfstream Park turf course. Bumped early under Rajiv Maragh and trailing in seventh place, Maragh revved up the 4-year-old colt with a four-wide sweep on the turn, and Landman Friday was able to run down the leaders and prevail by one length.

The colt bred by Grassroots Training & Sales, a $175,000 OBS April 2-year-old, paid $12 and was clocked in 1:40.32. He collected a check for $23,700, boosting his lifetime take to $98,050 on a record of 3-1-2 in 10 starts. His excellent 94 Equibase ‘E’ speed figure is a career best.