Short Straw

Short Straw is a 4-year-old dark bay or brown filly from the United States, trained by Fernando Bahena. She is sired by the stallion Neolithic and is out of the dam Paperback Princess. Throughout her career, Short Straw has won three races. On March 25, 2024, at Hawthorne, she was ridden by Israel Hernandez and secured her most notable victory to date in a $6,985 claiming race, beating Sunday Speight. Short Straw has been a profitable horse for bettors over time, yielding a 67 percent return on investment for those who supported her throughout her career.