Neolithic filly’s rivals draw the short straw at Fanduel

Two Years ago, Neolithic was Florida’s leading freshman sire with progeny earnings of $636,849. Yesterday, Short Straw broke her maiden at Fanduel Sportsbook and sent the son of Harlan’s Holiday over the $1 million mark for 2023.

Short Straw bolted out of the gate under Emmanuel Giles and was in front by four lengths before the other jockeys realized what was happening. The filly bred by Shade Tree Thoroughbreds hit the first quarter in :22.94 and nobody ever got close; she reached the wire 4 1/4 lengths in front in 1:15.84 for the six furlongs.

Short Straw paid $3.00 and earned a check for $6,000; she’s Neolithic’s 28th winner this year.