TDN RISING STARS

November 7, 2008 - Hollywood Park, Race 3, Msw, USD $37,000, 6f

Rail Trip, G, 3, 2005 by Jump Start

1st Dam: Sweet Trip, by Carson City
2nd Dam: Stellar Affair, by Skywalker
3rd Dam: Fawn And Hahn, by Grey Dawn II

Owner: Jay Em Ess Stable
Breeder: Donarra Thoroughbreds LLC (KY)
Trainer: Ronald W Ellis

A $200,000 FTKJUL yearling, Rail Trip was no secret in his debut and was sent off the 2-1 chalk. The bay broke sharply and had company as he pulled his way through an opening quarter in :22.34. He opened up under mild urging from jockey Jose Valdivia Jr. through a half in :44.51 and was on his own courage as he hit the wire 3 1/2 lengths to the good. Hiya Silver (Silver Charm) was easily second best. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $22,200.