TDN RISING STARS

June 19, 2005 - Belmont Park, Race 3, Msw, USD $43,000, 5f

Moon's Halo, C, 2005, by Halo's Image

1st Dam: Skip's Stiletto, by Skip Trial
2nd Dam: Single Blade, by Hatchet Man
3rd Dam: Single Track, by Stage Door Johnny

Owner: West Point Stable
Breeder: Arthur I Appleton (FL)
Trainer: Richard A Violette Jr

Moon's Halo was overlooked at almost 11-1 odds for his debut, but looked more like a 1-5 shot as he came from just off the pace to post an impressive 4 1/2-length victory. The winner was a $52,000 OBSAUG yearling and a $275,000 OBSFEB juvenile purchase. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $25,800.