Rail Trip

TOBA October Member of the Month

• October 31, 2014
• TOBA

On October 4, Jay Em Ess, spearheaded by Samantha Siegel, produced its first homebred grade I winner when two-year-old filly By the Moon captured the Frizette Stakes at Belmont Park.

Rail Trip Retired, Bound for Old Friends

• By Jack Shinar
• January 5, 2014
• Racing, West Region, Kentucky

Grade I winner Rail Trip is headed for retirement at Old Friends farm in Kentucky, owner Samantha Siegel confirmed Jan. 5.

Include Me Out Ready for Big Second Half

• By Steve Haskin
• July 31, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

A return trip to the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic after she was third last year is the goal for Jay Em Ess Stable's 5-year-old, says owner Samantha Siegel.

Powerful Cast Set for Triple Bend Handicap

• By Jack Shinar
• June 26, 2013
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

One of the better sprints of the 2013 season is on tap in the $250,000 Triple Bend Handicap (gr. I) June 29 at Betfair Hollywood Park, featuring defending champ Camp Victory, Comma to the Top, and Jimmy Creed.

Tapizar an Overpowering BC Dirt Mile Victor

• By Jack Shinar
• November 3, 2012
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Tapizar, returning to the scene of his only graded stakes wins for trainer Steve Asmussen, took the lead in upper stretch and drew away for a handy win in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3.

Breeders Hope They're Good Luck for Rail Trip

• November 1, 2012
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Breeders Maryann and Kevin Donohue are excited to see their grade I winner Rail Trip battle in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) Nov. 3 at Santa Anita Park.

Trailblazer Continues Breeders' Cup Work

• By Frank Angst
• October 23, 2012
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, Southwest Region

Working handily, Trailblazer completed five furlongs in 1:02 on the Cushion Track in preparation for the Breeders' Cup. Trailblazer has been pointing to the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT).

Game On Dude Aces Awesome Again Test

• By Jack Shinar
• September 29, 2012
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Game On Dude maintained his unbeaten record at Santa Anita Park with a smooth victory in the $250,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Sept, 29, a perfect tuneup for his return to the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

Game On Dude Back Home for Awesome Again

• By Jack Shinar
• September 27, 2012
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Though he came up half a length shy in the Pacific Classic (gr. I) last time out, Game On Dude should be back in his comfort zone as he goes for a repeat in the $250,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 29 at Santa Anita.

Baffert 'Moving Forward' in Pacific Classic

• By Claire Novak
• August 23, 2012
• Breeders' Cup, West Region

The Aug. 26 edition of the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar is about more than a trophy for trainer Bob Baffert, who last week lost two-time Classic winner Richard's Kid in a swiftly-orchestrated sale.

Who's 'Game' In the Pacific Classic?

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• August 21, 2012
• Breeders' Cup

The countdown to the Nov. 3 Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita officially hits the second half of the season with the Pacific Classic at Del Mar.

Pacific Classic Field Begins to Take Shape

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• August 14, 2012
• Breeders' Cup

The field for Del Mar's $1 million TVG Pacific Classic, the fourth of six "Win and You're In" races for the Breeders' Cup Classic, is beginning to come together.

Rail Trip Steams Home in San Diego Handicap

• By Jack Shinar
• July 28, 2012
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Grade I winner Rail Trip posted his first victory in more than two years when he outlasted a determined John Scott by a half-length in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 28 at Del Mar.

San Diego Next Step in Rail Trip's Comeback

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 27, 2012
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Rail Trip will be making his first start at Del Mar in nearly three years when he lines up in the outside gate for the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 28.

San Diego Attracts Take Control, Son of Azeri

• By Jack Shinar
• July 25, 2012
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Take Control, the first foal out of 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri, will make his second start after a layoff of 2 1/2 years in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 28 at Del Mar.

Roman Threat Rambles Home in L.A. Handicap

• By Jack Shinar
• May 28, 2012
• Racing, West Region

Odds-on favorite Roman Threat had too much speed for his seven opponents in the $100,000 Los Angeles Handicap (gr. III) in a dominating win on the Cushion Track at Betfair Hollywood Park May 28.

Rail Trip Back to Work in Los Angeles 'Cap

• By Jack Shinar
• May 26, 2012
• Racing, West Region

Rail Trip, back in the Southern California barn of Ron Ellis, gets back into action in the $100,000 Los Angeles Handicap (gr. III) May 28 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

Tizway Decisive Winner in Whitney Handicap

• By Jason Shandler
• August 6, 2011
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Tizway picked up his second consecutive grade I victory Aug. 6 at Saratoga when he took over approaching the quarter-pole and breezed to an easy score in the $750,000 Whitney Invitational Handicap (gr. I).

An Attractive Whitney Weekend

• By Jason Shandler
• August 5, 2011

Jason Shandler takes a look at the Whitney and other weekend stakes. read blog

2011 Whitney - Predict the Order

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• August 3, 2011
• Racing

Will a Rail Trip make a Mission Impazible for Friend Or Foe running Flat Out? Predict the Order

Division Parity Leads to Competitive Whitney

• By Jason Shandler
• August 3, 2011
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

The handicap division has taken its lumps this year for not being especially deep, but its competitive nature has led to one of the more intriguing recent editions of the $750,000 Whitney Handicap (gr. I), which drew 11.

Rail Trip Second in Comeback to Friend Or Foe

• By Jack Shinar
• June 5, 2011
• Racing, Northeast Region

Grade I winner Rail Trip made a favorable impression in his first start since the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) last fall, returning to Belmont Park June 5 with a strong runner-up finish behind Friend Or Foe in the Easy Goer.

Who Will be the 2011 Handicap Stars?

• By Jason Shandler
• November 19, 2010

The recent retirements of many 2010 stars leaves major question marks for next year. Read Blog

Blame Faces Another Test in JCGC

• By Jason Shandler
• September 29, 2010
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

The 4-year-old son of Arch will look to conquer 10 furlongs for the first time when he faces a solid field in the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) Oct. 2 at Belmont Park.

Countdown to the Cup: Boys to Men

• By Steve Haskin
• September 20, 2010
• Breeders' Cup

Keep an eye on two juveniles and an older horse heading for the Breeders' Cup.

JCGC Field Beginning to Assemble

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 17, 2010
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Trainer Al Stall Jr. said Whitney Handicap (gr. I) winner Blame would arrive at Belmont Park on Sept. 30 in advance of his expected next start in the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational (gr. I).

Rail Trip Tunes Up For JC Gold Cup

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 4, 2010
• Racing, Northeast Region

Rail Trip continued his preparations for the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) at Belmont Park on Oct. 2 with a brisk six-furlong breeze on the Saratoga main track Sept. 4.

Rail Trip Has Minor Setback

• By Steve Haskin
• August 17, 2010
• Racing

Rail Trip has a minor issue with his right hind foot and his status is day to day.

Four Dutrow Horses Work at Saratoga Aug. 11

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• August 11, 2010
• Racing, Northeast Region

Trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. had a quartet of horses on Saratoga Race Course's main track the morning of Aug. 11 for six-furlong works: Trickmeister, D' Funnybone, Boys At Tosconova, and I Want Revenge.

And They're Off: July 21, 2010

• July 22, 2010

Lenny and Steve discuss the opening of racing at Del Mar and Saratoga, the 3-year-olds, including a preview of the Haskell, the travels of Rail Trip, and more. Watch Video

Rail Trip Moves To Dutrow Barn

• By Lenny Shulman
• July 13, 2010
• Racing, Northeast Region, West Region

Mace Siegel announced that millionaire Rail Trip will be changing barns, going from Ron Ellis in California to Rick Dutrow in New York.

Awesome Gem Glitters in Big Gold Cup Finish

• By Jack Shinar
• July 11, 2010
• Racing, West Region

Veteran gelding Awesome Gem reached the pinnacle of his career when he rallied along the inside to upset odds-on favorite Rail Trip by a half-length in the $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) July 10.

THS: The Hollywood Gold Cup

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 8, 2010
• Racing

Jason, Tom, and Les Instone of twinspires.com preview the Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) at Hollywood Park on July 10. Plus, picks for the Princess Rooney (gr. I). Watch Video

Rail Trip Seeks Gold Cup Repeat & Rare Sweep

• By Jack Shinar
• July 7, 2010
• Racing, West Region

Defending Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) winner Rail Trip will carry top weight of 123 pounds when he attempts to become just the third multiple winner of the prestigious race in its 71-year history July 10 at Hollywood Park.

Rail Trip, 123, is Gold Cup High Weight

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 4, 2010
• Racing, West Region

The race will be run at Hollywood Park in California July 10.

Rail Trip Heads List of Gold Cup Nominees

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 1, 2010
• Racing, West Region

The gelding will try to win the race for the second year in a row after capturing the 2009 edition by three lengths.

Compari to Tackle Rail Trip in Gold Cup

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 27, 2010
• Racing, West Region

Compari, victorious in six of eight races, will take on defending champion Rail Trip in the $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) July 10, trainer Marty Jones confirmed.

Rail Trip Keeps On Chugging in Californian

• By Jack Shinar
• June 12, 2010
• Racing, West Region

Odds-on choice Rail Trip reinforced his position atop of California's handicap division with a facile victory in the $150,000 Californian (gr. II) at Hollywood Park June 12.

Rail Trip Towers Over Californian Foes

• By Jack Shinar
• June 9, 2010
• Racing, West Region

Unless something completely unexpected occurs, Rail Trip has seven opponents in Hollywood Park's $150,000 Californian (gr. II) June 12 at his mercy.

And They're Off: Preakness 2010

• May 14, 2010
• Triple Crown

Lenny and Steve look back on the Kentucky Derby and look forward to the Preakness. Plus, thoughts on Quality Road and Rail Trip, the retirement of Greg Gilchrist, and Stable Boy's Preakness Pick. Watch Video

Rail Trip Produces Big Win in Mervyn Leroy

• By Jack Shinar
• May 8, 2010
• Racing, West Region

Heavy favorite Rail Trip returned from a long layoff in the Mervyn Leroy Handicap (gr. II) May 8 looking strong as ever while posting a decisive 3 1/4-length victory at Hollywood Park.

Rail Trip Back in Action in Mervyn Leroy

• By Jack Shinar
• May 5, 2010
• Racing, West Region

Rail Trip returns to the scene of the biggest win of his career when he kicks off his 2010 campaign at Hollywood Park in the $150,000 Mervyn Leroy Handicap (gr. II) May 8.

Bejarano to Ride Rail Trip in Mervyn Leroy

• May 2, 2010
• Racing, West Region

Rafael Bejarano is to ride Rail Trip in the $150,000 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park May 8, trainer Ron Ellis said.

Rail Trip Back in Training at Hollywood

• By Jack Shinar
• December 30, 2009
• Racing, West Region

Grade I winner Rail Trip, last seen finishing third in the Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar in September, is back in training at Hollywood Park, trainer Ron Ellis said Dec. 30.

Countdown to the Cup: Early Angles

• By Steve Haskin
• October 15, 2009
• Breeders' Cup

As we all know there is always an angle or two we can latch on to in the Breeders' Cup. The trick is finding them among the morass of stakes horses that line up for the 14 races. There probably are more chances of landing a longshot on a synthetic surface, because, in all honesty, does anyone really know how to handicap these races?

Richard's Kid Roars in Pacific Classic Upset

• By Jack Shinar
• September 6, 2009
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Richard's Kid, sent off at odds of 24-1, charged from far back with jockey Mike Smith aboard to win the $1 million Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar Sept. 6, nipping Einstein in an exhilarating finish.

Col. John, Einstein Clash in Pacific Classic

• By Jack Shinar
• September 3, 2009
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Colonel John and Einstein, who were expected to clash in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) this past spring, should finally have their first meeting as the favorites in the $1 million Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar on Sept. 6.

Contenders in Final Works for Pacific Classic

• August 30, 2009
• Racing, West Region

Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) winner Rail Trip, San Diego Handicap (gr. II) victor Informed, and Eddie Read (gr. IT) winner Global Hunter wrapped up their serious work for the $1-million Pacific Classic with drills on the morning of Aug. 30.

Countdown to the Cup: Classic Confusion

• By Steve Haskin
• August 23, 2009
• Racing, Breeders' Cup

This year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) is such an odd concoction of grass and synthetic horses and undistinguished older dirt horses it's difficult to make a worthwhile list of potential starters.

Rail Trip Powers Home in Hollywood Gold Cup

• By Jack Shinar
• July 11, 2009
• News, Racing, West Region

After coming up short in two previous prep races for the $700,000 TVG/Betfair Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I), Rail Trip put it all together when he rolled to victory July 11 at the Inglewood track.