A return to Betfair Hollywood Park proved the tonic for Boat Trip, a last-to-first winner of the $99,998 Hollywood Turf Express Sunday.
Some five weeks removed from a 12th place finish in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, the 4-year-old son of Harlan's Holiday took full advantage of a three-pronged pace duel to win for the fourth time in five starts over the local grass.
Given the fact No Silent, Chips All In and Unbridled's Note were involved in a battle that lasted the entire six furlongs, it was fitting they finished in a triple dead heat for second.
It was only the third triple dead heat in Hollywood Park's 75-year history. The other two were for first.
Out of the Seeking the Gold mare, Boat Trip, who won by a half-length, increased his earnings to $253,196 in 14 starts.
Bred in Kentucky by Galleria Bloodstock and Samac, Boat Trip compled the distance in 1:08.45 in a race returned to the Autumn stakes calendar for the first time since 2008.
The 7-2 fourth choice in a field of five, the bay colt paid $9.60, $2.10 and $2.10. No Silent, Chips All In and Unbridled's Note, the even-money favorite, all returned $2.10 and $2.10.