2006 Personal Ensign, Ballston Spa, and Bernard Baruch

Winning jockey Garrett Gomez said, "I thought there was enough early pace. I thought if they went quick enough, I could tuck in. I saw them four across, I knew I could tuck in behind. I had a good trip, I was able to save ground down the backside. The pace stayed pretty bold. I asked him and Godolphin had him ready." Rick Mettee, assistant to winning trainer Saeed bin Suroor added, "When he got to the lead, I didn't think anyone would pass him. He got rank the last time in a small field. Once he gets behind horses, he settles better. Once Garrett got him covered up on the rail, I was confident that he would run his race. Garrett said he wanted to run farther along. This is the first race that came up and fit him. I don't know if he can get a mile and a half."