The 4-year-old horse blazed to three-length victory in 1:552/5 , the fastest trotting mile in the 141-year history of Freehold Raceway.

Today he repeated that walk to the winner's circle after Ashado splashed across a sloppy track to a three-length victory over the Canadian invader Maple Syrple.

It was the impressive three-length victory in the Breeders' Cup at Lone Star Park that convinced many voters that Ghostzapper was something special.

In the Futurity, Forty Niner came off a 31-day layoff to post an impressive three-length victory over Tsarbaby.

Granacus swept to a three-length victory over Intensive Command, with Regal Classic three-quarters of a length back in third as the 9-10 favorite.

Easy Goer's final prep was the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct April 22, where he scored a three-length victory over a less accomplished field.

Twist Afleet faltered to sixth as Clear Mandate, the longest shot in the seven-horse field, rallied under Julie Krone for a three-length victory.

The colt went to the Derby Trial, and had a wire-to-wire three-length victory, equaling the race record.

Ghostzapper completed his 4-year-old season last year with a three-length victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic, cementing his reputation.

Seattle Slew won the showdown, scoring a decisive three-length victory over Affirmed.