* As the holder of the Vessels Maturity berth, Be A Bono's Go Man Go Handicap berth reverted to the Z. Wayne Griffin Director's Trials on November 18.

** In the event a horse earned more than one berth or declined to accept the invitation, the open berth reverted to the Z. Wayne Griffin Director's Trials. If there was a dead-heat for first in any of the designated races, the automatic starting berth was determined by a shake between the two dead-heat runners.

** Horses that finished 1-2-3 in a Grade 1 stake, 1-2 in a Grade 2 stake, or won a Grade 3 or restricted Grade 1 stake in 2004 were eligible to enter the Z. Wayne Griffin Director's Trials. A horse not meeting the above criteria could still enter the time trials for a $10,000 supplemental fee. Two-year-old races and 870-yard races are not considered.