Rail Trip wins at Santa Anita February 21st, 2009
Rail Trip defeated Booyah by 1 3/4 lengths to win Fridays $58,800 feature at Santa Anita and remain undefeated in four races.
Ridden by Jose Valdivia Jr., Rail Trip covered 1 1-16 miles in 1:42.11 and paid $2.20 and $2.10 for winning the four-horse field. Booyah returned $3.40.
Sometimes you wish the competition was a little tougher, but he faced some well-seasoned horses today, Valdivia said. Hes so receptive to whatever I want to do with him, its incredible. Whenever I want a gear, he can give it to me. Hes the most exciting horse Ive ever been on.
Rail Trip began his career in November and won his first three races by a combined 12 1/2 lengths. The 4-year-old gelding got a late start in racing after surgery to remove an ankle chip.
I thought he ran awesome, trainer Ron Ellis said, adding that he would consider the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap on March 7 or the $6 million Dubai World Cup on March 29 for Rail Trip.
The victory, worth $36,000, increased Rail Trips career to $114,600.