"He trotted home very strong," said Campbell, referring to Pine Chip, who won his fifth straight race.

Pine Chip returned $2.40 and $2.10 on a $2 wager.

For his career, Pine Chip finished with earnings of $1,711,763.

In the final, Copiad grabbed the lead and favourite Pine Chip was parked outside.

When Pine Chip broke stride just before the finish line, Copiad had already beaten his opponent.

Campbell said it was too soon to measure Pine Chip against past standardbred stars.

Pine Chip is a nice horse, but he's achieved nothing yet.

Pine Chip is favored despite an unfavorable post position in relation to his rival.

Pine Chip is the kind of horse who might be even better the second time around.

His chief nemesis, Pine Chip, stormed to a record-setting victory by six and a half lengths.