2006 Champagne and Frizette Day at Belmont Park

The win was trainer Todd Pletcher’s 93rd of the year, breaking the previous single-season mark of 92 set in 1987 by his mentor, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Pletcher said, "It's a tremendous accomplishment for me and my staff. It's a little bit bittersweet because I hold all of Wayne's accomplishments in highest regard. To be honest, I didn't think it was an attainable record. We had one of those remarkable years where everything has been clicking and horses have been running well. It's been a lot of fun."

Of Scat Daddy’s win, he added, "It was a huge race. With each race, he's gotten a little more better and a little more professional. He worked his way through traffic and made a big late run. He did what we thought he would do when we stretched him out. I would think all three horses - Scat Daddy, Circular Quay, King of the Roxy - if they are doing well, have all earned the right to be there (in the Breeders’ Cup).”