Neolithic heading toward best season

Neolithic is on pace to hit the $1 million mark in progeny earnings for the first time in three seasons. After Bourbon On Ice’s heart-stopping victory racing six furlongs at Thistledown yesterday, the son of Harlan’s Holiday is averaging a little more than $92,000 a month, putting him on pace to reach $1.1 million by year’s end.

With David Haldar in the irons, Bourbon On Ice was shuffled back early, then made a bold four-wide run on the turn to reach contention. He fought gamely down the lane, getting up by a nose at the wire while clocked in 1:12.66. The 4-year-old gelding bred by Belvedere Farm, a $35,000 OBS October yearling, became Neolithic’s 22nd winner this year, and earned a check for $7,560. He paid $7.20 and ran his career record to 4-4-2 in 27 starts with earnings of $75,350.