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The Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards, presented by John Deere, The Jockey Club and the NTRA 100By Marcus HershThe year 2022 seems like a pretty long way back, doesn’t it? Yeah. That was the year Rebel’s Romance won his first Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf. This past November, he very nearly won his third.Only a flying finish from rank outsider Ethical Diamond kept 7-year-old Rebel’s Romance from a Breeders’ Cup three-peat spread over four years. Second in his third Breeders’ Cup Turf, yes, but still an absolutely first-class racehorse who would be a worthy champion.Such an unusual horse, this incredible gelding, and in so many ways.Rebel’s Romance, a homebred for Sheikh Mohammed al-Maktoum’s Godolphin operation, spends a good chunk of every year at trainer Charlie Appleby’s training yard in England, but it is only outside Great Britain that Rebel’s Romance hits his highest mark. He began his career five Octobers ago winning twice over allweather English tracks, then wintered in Dubai. It’s easy to forget that the gelding, racing on dirt, won the 2021 U.A.E. Derby. That, however, marked his last start at age 3, and after two dismal dirt showings the following winter in Dubai, Rebel’s Romance embarked on the meat of a very long, exceedingly robust career, switching to turf, winning a couple English races of no great consequence, capturing his first Group 1 in Germany, and then getting that first Breeders’ Cup Turf at Keeneland.The following year, Rebel’s Romance looked – to be frank – cooked. He finished seventh in the Sheema Classic on the Dubai World Cup undercard. At Saratoga for the Bowling Green that summer he clipped heels and lost his rider. A fourth-place finish a couple months later as the odds-on favorite in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic at Belmont came with no such ready excuse.Rebel’s Romance in 2024 was awesome, the best he had ever been, winning Group 1s in Dubai, Hong Kong, and Germany before ringing the Breeders’ Cup Turf bell again at Del Mar. And if the 7-yearold lost something off his fastball in 2025, he still threw heat. Back in America, Rebel’s Romance won the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic by 3 1/2 lengths while scarcely breaking a sweat.Rebel’s Romance, a behemoth, thrives on large, galloping grass courses – that is, tracks nothing like Del Mar’s tight oval. Doesn’t matter. On any flat track anywhere in the world, Rebel’s Romance can get the job done. He ran his race Nov. 1 in the Breeders’ Cup, no question of that, and in upper stretch, you would have pegged him as the winner.As the saying goes, Father Time is undefeated. The winner of 20 races around the globe making his 30th start in the twilight of his 7-year-old season, Rebel’s Romance could not quite seal the deal. For goodness sake, don’t hold that against him. What a horse, a truly worthy Eclipse finalist. Rebel's Romance (Ire)Own: Godolphin LLCDk. b or b. g. 7 (Mar)Sire: Dubawi*Ire (Dubai Millennium*GB) $445,600Dam:Minidress*GB (Street Cry*Ire)Br: Godolphin (Ire)Tr: Appleby Charles (0 0 0 0 .00) 2025 :(17 4 .24)Life 30 20 1 2$15,296,477 1072025 8 5 1 1 $3,518,903 1062024 6 5 0 1 $8,717,342 1060 0 0 0 $0 -D.Fst 5 2 0 0 $540,005 -Wet(393*) 0 0 0 0 $0 -Synth(338*) $0Turf(436) 22 15 1 2 $14,710,976 107Dst(0) 0 0 0 0 $0 -1ä25= 8Dmr fm 1¶ ê 47§ 1:11© 2:01© 2:25§ 3Î BCTurf-G1 105 1 /14 3¦ô 3¨ô 5¦õ 2ô 2¦õ Buick W T 126 2.20 102=02 EthclDnd¦õRblsRncöElCrdbsô Ins-3w3rd,bid,outkickd27æ25= 5BAQ fm 1¶ Ñ ÿ 49¦ 1:13¨ 2:02§ 2:25¨ 3Î TfClssic-G1 106 3 /5 2¦ô 1ô 1¦ô 1¨ô 1¨ô Dettori L 124 *.64 92=10 RblsRnc¨ôRdstrctÉElCrdbs§õ 2p-ins,3p1/4,responded10Ý25 Hoppegarten(Ger) gd Í1¶ ê RH 2:27© 3Î Grosser Preis von Berlin-G1 6 1ö Loughnane B 132 *.20 Rebel's RomanceöJunko§Cold Heart« Timeform Rating: 117 Stk 180300 Tracked, asked2 1/2f out, led1 1/2f out, edged clear 26Û25 Ascot(GB) gd 1¶ ê RH 2:29¨ 3Î King George VI And Queen Elizabeth S.-G1 5 3¨ô Buick W 135 5.00 Calandagan¦Kalpana§ôRebel's RomanceÉ Timeform Rating: 121 Stk 2015700 In tight2f out, in the clear1f out, went third late 21Þ25 Ascot(GB) gf 1¶ ê RH 2:28¦ 4Î Hardwicke S.-G2 12 1¦ö Buick W 129 *1.50 Rebel's Romance¦öAl Riffa¦ôGhostwriter¦õ Timeform Rating: 121 Stk 336200 Wide, rallied to lead2f out, ridden1f out, kept on final110y 16Ü25 York(GB) gf 1º ê LH 3:07© 4Î Yorkshire Cup S.-G2 5 1Ç Buick W 134 *1.10 Rebel's RomanceÇEpic PoetöSweet Williamô Timeform Rating: 118 Stk 255700 Keen hold in2nd, led narrowly 1f out, kept on, gamely 5ß25 Meydan(UAE) gd Í1¶ ê LH 2:27 3Î Dubai Sheema Classic-G1 9 4¨õ Buick W T 127 - Danon Decile¦õCalandagan¦öDurezzaÉ Timeform Rating: 119 Stk 6000000 Rally to lead after4f, challenged, headed1f out, no extra late 16á25 ALU gd Í1´ ê 2:14© 4Î H H The Amir Trophy-G3 Stk 2500000 8 1¦ Buick W 128 - 120 Rebel's Romance¦The Foxes¦õSatono Glanz§BarBara D. LivingstonMALE TURFRebel’s Romance (IRE)
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102 The Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards, presented by John Deere, The Jockey Club and the NTRAOUTSTANDING OWNER/BREEDER1973 Meadow Stable/Meadow Stud1972 Meadow Stable/Meadow Stud1971 Paul MellonOUTSTANDING BREEDER2024 Godolphin2023 Godolphin2022 Godolphin2021 Godolphin2020 WinStar Farm2019 George Strawbridge Jr.2018 John D. Gunther2017 Clearsky Farm 2016 WinStar Farm2015 Zayat Stables2014 Ken and Sarah Ramsey2013 Ken and Sarah Ramsey2012 Darley Stable2011 Adena Springs2010 Adena Springs2009 Juddmonte Farms2008 Adena Springs2007 Adena Springs2006 Adena Springs2005 Adena Springs2004 Adena Springs2003 Juddmonte Farms2002 Juddmonte Farms2001 Juddmonte Farms2000 Frank Stronach1999 William S. Farish1998 Mr./Mrs. John C. Mabee1997 Mr./Mrs. John C. Mabee1996 Farnsworth Farms1995 Juddmonte Farms1994 William T. Young1993 Allen Paulson1992 William S. Farish1991 Mr./Mrs. John C. Mabee1990 Calumet Farm1989 North Ridge Farm1988 Ogden Phipps1987 Nelson Bunker Hunt1986 Paul Mellon1985 Nelson Bunker Hunt1984 Claiborne Farm1983 E.P. Taylor1982 Fred W. Hooper1981 Golden Chance Farm1980 Mrs. Henry D. Paxson1979 Claiborne Farm1978 Harbor View Farm1977 E.P. Taylor1976 Nelson Bunker Hunt1975 Fred W. Hooper1974 John W. GalbreathOUTSTANDING OWNER2024 Godolphin2023 Godolphin2022 Godolphin2021 Godolphin2020 Godolphin2019 Klaravich Stables/ William H. Lawrence2018 Hronis Racing LLC2017 Juddmonte Farms2016 Juddmonte Farms2015 Zayat Stables2014 Ken and Sarah Ramsey2013 Ken and Sarah Ramsey2012 Godolphin Racing2011 Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey2010 WinStar Farm2009 Godolphin Racing2008 Stronach Stables2007 Shadwell Stable2006 Darley Stable (tie) Lael Stables (tie)2005 Michael Gill 2004 Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey2003 Juddmonte Farms2002 Richard Englander2001 Richard Englander2000 Frank Stronach1999 Frank Stronach1998 Frank Stronach1997 Carolyn Hine1996 Allen Paulson1995 Allen Paulson1994 John Franks1993 John Franks1992 Juddmonte Farms1991 Sam-Son Farms1990 Frances Genter1989 Ogden Phipps1988 Ogden Phipps1987 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Klein1986 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Klein1985 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Klein1984 John Franks1983 John Franks1982 Viola Sommer1981 Dotsam Stable1980 Mr./Mrs. Bertram Firestone1979 Harbor View Farm1978 Harbor View Farm1977 Maxwell Gluck1976 Dan Lasater1975 Dan Lasater1974 Dan Lasater1971 Mr./Mrs. E.E. FogelsonOUTSTANDING TRAINER2024 Chad Brown2023 William I. Mott2022 Todd Pletcher2021 Brad Cox2020 Brad Cox2019 Chad Brown2018 Chad Brown2017 Chad Brown2016 Chad Brown2015 Bob Baffert2014 Todd Pletcher2013 Todd Pletcher2012 Dale Romans2011 William I. Mott2010 Todd Pletcher2009 Steve Asmussen2008 Steve Asmussen2007 Todd Pletcher2006 Todd Pletcher2005 Todd Pletcher2004 Todd Pletcher2003 Robert Frankel2002 Robert Frankel2001 Robert Frankel2000 Robert Frankel1999 Bob Baffert1998 Bob Baffert1997 Bob Baffert1996 William I. Mott1995 William I. Mott1994 D. Wayne Lukas1993 Robert Frankel1992 Ron McAnally1991 Ron McAnally1990 Carl Nafzger1989 Charles Whittingham1988 Shug McGaughey1987 D. Wayne Lukas1986 D. Wayne Lukas1985 D. Wayne Lukas1984 Jack Van Berg1983 Woody Stephens1982 Charles Whittingham1981 Ron McAnally1980 Bud Delp1979 Lazaro Barrera1978 Lazaro Barrera1977 Lazaro Barrera1976 Lazaro Barrera1975 Stephen A. DiMauro1974 Sherrill Ward1973 H. Allen Jerkens1972 Lucien Laurin1971 Charles WhittinghamOUTSTANDING JOCKEY2024 Flavien Prat2023 Irad Ortiz Jr.2022 Irad Ortiz Jr.2021 Joel Rosario2020 Irad Ortiz Jr.2019 Irad Ortiz Jr.2018 Irad Ortiz Jr.2017 Jose Ortiz2016 Javier Castellano2015 Javier Castellano2014 Javier Castellano2013 Javier Castellano2012 Ramon Dominguez2011 Ramon Dominguez2010 Ramon Dominguez2009 Julien Leparoux2008 Garrett Gomez2007 Garrett Gomez2006 Edgar Prado2005 John Velazquez2004 John Velazquez2003 Jerry Bailey2002 Jerry Bailey2001 Jerry Bailey2000 Jerry Bailey1999 Jorge Chavez1998 Gary Stevens1997 Jerry Bailey1996 Jerry Bailey1995 Jerry Bailey1994 Mike Smith1993 Mike Smith1992 Kent Desormeaux1991 Pat Day1990 Craig Perret1989 Kent Desormeaux1988 Jose Santos1987 Pat Day1986 Pat Day1985 Laffit Pincay Jr.1984 Pat Day1983 Angel Cordero Jr.1982 Angel Cordero Jr.1981 William Shoemaker1980 Chris McCarron1979 Laffit Pincay Jr.1978 Darrel McHargue1977 Steve Cauthen1976 Sandy Hawley1975 Braulio Baeza1974 Laffit Pincay Jr.1973 Laffit Pincay Jr. 1972 Braulio Baeza1971 Laffit Pincay Jr.OUTSTANDING APPRENTICE JOCKEY2024 Erik Asmussen2023 Axel Concepcion2022 Jose Antonio Gomez2021 Jessica Pyfer2020 Alexander Crispin2019 Kazushi Kimura2018 Weston Hamilton2017 Evin Roman2016 Luis Ocasio2015 Tyler Gaffalione2014 Drayden Van Dyke2013 Victor Carrasco2012 Jose Montano2011 Kyle Frey2010 Omar Moreno2009 Christian Santiago Reyes2008 Pascacio Lopez2007 Joe Talamo 2006 Julien Leparoux2005 Emma-Jayne Wilson2004 Brian Hernandez Jr.2003 Eddie Castro2002 Ryan Fogelsonger2001 Jeremy Rose2000 Tyler Baze1999 Ariel Smith1998 Shaun Bridgmohan1997 Roberto Rosado (tie) Philip Teator (tie)1996 Neil Poznansky1995 Ramon Perez1994 Dale Beckner1993 Juan Umana1992 Rosemary Homeister Jr.1991 Mickey Walls1990 Mark Johnston1989 Michael LuzziP ast Winners 1971-2024
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GLOBAL IMPACTKENTUCKY-BREDS WON IMPORTANT GROUP RACES ALL AROUND THE WORLD IN 2025, HIGHLIGHTED BY:SCANDINAVIA (KY) ST. LEGER S. (G1)GOODWOOD CUP (G1)$15,000* IN KBIF AWARDS FOR BREEDERSORPENDALE/CHELSTON/WYNATTRULING COURT (KY) 2000 GUINEAS (G1)$7,500* IN KBIF AWARDS FOR BREEDERSNURSERY PLACE, MANFUSO, AND WILHITECRIMSON ADVOCATE (KY) DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE S. (G2)$5,000* IN KBIF AWARDS FOR BREEDERWHITEHALL LANE FARMHIT SHOW (KY) DUBAI WORLD CUP (G1)$7,500* IN KBIF AWARDS FOR BREEDERGARY & MARY WEST STABLES INC.* ESTIMATED
106 The Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards, presented by John Deere, The Jockey Club and the NTRA1988 Steve Capanas1987 Kent Desormeaux1986 Allen Stacy1985 Art Madrid Jr.1984 Wesley Ward1983 Declan Murphy1982 Alberto Delgado1981 Richard Migliore1980 Frank Lovato Jr.1979 Cash Asmussen1978 Ron Franklin1977 Steve Cauthen1976 George Martens1975 Jimmy Edwards1974 Chris McCarron1973 Steve Valdez1972 Thomas Wallis1971 Gene St. LeonHORSE OF THE YEAR2024 Thorpedo Anna (age 3)2023 Cody’s Wish (5)2022 Flightline (4)2021 Knicks Go (5)2020 Authentic (3)2019 Bricks and Mortar (5)2018 Justify (3)2017 Gun Runner (4) 2016 California Chrome ( 5)2015 American Pharoah (3)2014 California Chrome (3)2013 Wise Dan (6)2012 Wise Dan (5)2011 Havre de Grace (4)2010 Zenyatta (6)2009 Rachel Alexandra (3)2008 Curlin (4)2007 Curlin (3)2006 Invasor (4)2005 Saint Liam (5)2004 Ghostzapper (4)2003 Mineshaft (4)2002 Azeri (4)2001 Point Given (3)2000 Tiznow (3)1999 Charismatic (3)1998 Skip Away (5)1997 Favorite Trick (2)1996 Cigar (6)1995 Cigar (5)1994 Holy Bull (3)1993 Kotashaan (5)1992 A.P. Indy (3)1991 Black Tie Affair (5)1990 Criminal Type (5)1989 Sunday Silence (3)1988 Alysheba (4)1987 Ferdinand (4)1986 Lady’s Secret (4)1985 Spend a Buck (3)1984 John Henry (9)1983 All Along (4)1982 Conquistador Cielo (3)1981 John Henry (6)1980 Spectacular Bid (4)1979 Affirmed (4)1978 Affirmed (3)1977 Seattle Slew (3)1976 Forego (6)1975 Forego (5)1974 Forego (4)1973 Secretariat (3)1972 Secretariat (2)1971 Ack Ack (5)TWO-YEAR-OLD MALE2024 Citizen Bull2023 Fierceness2022 Forte2021 Corniche2020 Essential Quality2019 Storm the Court2018 Game Winner2017 Good Magic2016 Classic Empire2015 Nyquist2014 American Pharoah2013 Shared Belief2012 Shanghai Bobby 2011 Hansen 2010 Uncle Mo 2009 Lookin At Lucky 2008 Midshipman 2007 War Pass 2006 Street Sense 2005 Stevie Wonderboy 2004 Declan’s Moon 2003 Action This Day 2002 Vindication 2001 Johannesburg 2000 Macho Uno 1999 Anees 1998 Answer Lively 1997 Favorite Trick 1996 Boston Harbor 1995 Maria’s Mon 1994 Timber Country 1993 Dehere 1992 Gilded Time 1991 Arazi 1990 Fly So Free 1989 Rhythm 1988 Easy Goer 1987 Forty Niner 1986 Capote 1985 Tasso 1984 Chief’s Crown 1983 Devil’s Bag 1982 Roving Boy 1981 Deputy Minister 1980 Lord Avie 1979 Rockhill Native 1978 Spectacular Bid 1977 Affirmed 1976 Seattle Slew 1975 Honest Pleasure 1974 Foolish Pleasure 1973 Protagonist 1972 Secretariat 1971 Riva Ridge TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLY2024 Immersive2023 Just F Y I2022 Wonder Wheel2021 Echo Zulu2020 Vequist2019 British Idiom2018 Jaywalk2017 Caledonia Road2016 Champagne Room2015 Songbird2014 Take Charge Brandi2013 She’s a Tiger2012 Beholder2011 My Miss Aurelia2010 Awesome Feather2009 She Be Wild 2008 Stardom Bound2007 Indian Blessing2006 Dreaming of Anna2005 Folklore2004 Sweet Catomine2003 Halfbridled2002 Storm Flag Flying2001 Tempera2000 Caressing1999 Chilukki1998 Silverbulletday1997 Countess Diana1996 Storm Song1995 Golden Attraction1994 Flanders1993 Phone Chatter1992 Eliza1991 Pleasant Stage1990 Meadow Star1989 Go for Wand1988 Open Mind1987 Epitome1986 Brave Raj1985 Family Style1984 Outstandingly1983 Althea1982 Landaluce1981 Before Dawn1980 Heavenly Cause1979 Smart Angle1978 Candy Eclair (tie) It’s in the Air (tie)1977 Lakeville Miss1976 Sensational1975 Dearly Precious1974 Ruffian1973 Talking Picture1972 La Prevoyante1971 Numbered AccountTHREE-YEAR-OLD MALE2024 Sierra Leone2023 Arcangelo2022 Epicenter2021 Essential Quality2020 Authentic2019 Maximum Security2018 Justify2017 West Coast2016 Arrogate2015 American Pharoah2014 California Chrome2013 Will Take Charge2012 I’ll Have Another 2011 Animal Kingdom 2010 Lookin At Lucky 2009 Summer Bird 2008 Big Brown 2007 Curlin 2006 Bernardini 2005 Afleet Alex 2004 Smarty Jones 2003 Funny Cide 2002 War Emblem 2001 Point Given 2000 Tiznow 1999 Charismatic 1998 Real Quiet 1997 Silver Charm 1996 Skip Away 1995 Thunder Gulch 1994 Holy Bull 1993 Prairie Bayou 1992 A.P. Indy 1991 Hansel 1990 Unbridled 1989 Sunday Silence 1988 Risen Star 1987 Alysheba 1986 Snow Chief 1985 Spend a Buck 1984 Swale 1983 Slew o’ Gold 1982 Conquistador Cielo 1981 Pleasant Colony 1980 Temperence Hill 1979 Spectacular Bid 1978 Affirmed 1977 Seattle Slew 1976 Bold Forbes 1975 Wajima 1974 Little Current 1973 Secretariat 1972 Key to the Mint 1971 Canonero II THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLY2024 Thorpedo Anna2023 Pretty Mischievous2022 Nest2021 Malathaat2020 Swiss Skydiver2019 Covfefe2018 Monomoy Girl2017 Abel Tasman2016 Songbird2015 Stellar Wind2014 Untapable2013 Beholder2012 Questing 2011 Royal Delta 2010 Blind Luck 2009 Rachel Alexandra 2008 Proud Spell 2007 Rags to Riches 2006 Wait a While 2005 Smuggler 2004 Ashado 2003 Bird Town 2002 Farda Amiga 2001 Xtra Heat 2000 Surfside 1999 Silverbulletday 1998 Banshee Breeze 1997 Ajina 1996 Yanks Music 1995 Serena’s Song 1994 Heavenly Prize 1993 Hollywood Wildcat 1992 Saratoga Dew 1991 Dance Smartly 1990 Go for Wand 1989 Open Mind 1988 Winning Colors 1987 Sacahuista 1986 Tiffany Lass
107 The Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards, presented by John Deere, The Jockey Club and the NTRA1985 Mom’s Command 1984 Life’s Magic 1983 Heartlight No. One 1982 Christmas Past 1981 Wayward Lass 1980 Genuine Risk 1979 Davona Dale 1978 Tempest Queen 1977 Our Mims 1976 Revidere 1975 Ruffian 1974 Chris Evert 1973 Desert Vixen 1972 Susan’s Girl 1971 Turkish Trousers OLDER DIRT MALE2024 National Treasure (age 4)2023 Cody’s Wish (5)2022 Flightline (4)2021 Knicks Go (5)2020 Improbable (4)2019 Vino Rosso (4)2018 Accelerate (5)2017 Gun Runner (4)2016 California Chrome (5)2015 Honor Code (4) OLDER MALE2014 Main Sequence (age 5)2013 Wise Dan (6)2012 Wise Dan (5)2011 Acclamation (5)2010 Blame (4)2009 Gio Ponti (4)2008 Curlin (4)2007 Lawyer Ron (4)2006 Invasor (4)2005 Saint Liam (5)2004 Ghostzapper (4)2003 Mineshaft (4)2002 Left Bank (5)2001 Tiznow (4)2000 Lemon Drop Kid (4)1999 Victory Gallop (4)1998 Skip Away (5)1997 Skip Away (4)1996 Cigar (6)1995 Cigar (5)1994 The Wicked North (5)1993 Bertrando (4)1992 Pleasant Tap (5)1991 Black Tie Affair (5)1990 Criminal Type (5)1989 Blushing John (4)1988 Alysheba (4)1987 Ferdinand (4)1986 Turkoman (4)1985 Vanlandingham (4)1984 Slew o’ Gold (4)1983 Bates Motel (4)1982 Lemhi Gold (4)1981 John Henry (6)1980 Spectacular Bid (4)1979 Affirmed (4)1978 Seattle Slew (4)1977 Forego (7)1976 Forego (6)1975 Forego (5)1974 Forego (4)1973 Riva Ridge (4)1972 Autobiography (4)1971 Ack Ack (5) OLDER DIRT FEMALE2024 Idiomatic (age 5)2023 Idiomatic (4)2022 Malathaat (4)2021 Letruska (5)2020 Monomoy Girl (5)2019 Midnight Bisou (4)2018 Unique Bella (4)2017 Forever Unbridled (5)2016 Beholder (6)2015 Beholder (5)OLDER FEMALE2014 Close Hatches (age 4)2013 Royal Delta (5)2012 Royal Delta (4)2011 Havre de Grace (4)2010 Zenyatta (6)2009 Zenyatta (5)2008 Zenyatta (4)2007 Ginger Punch (4) 2006 Fleet Indian (5)2005 Ashado (4)2004 Azeri (6)2003 Azeri (5)2002 Azeri (4)2001 Gourmet Girl (6)2000 Riboletta (5)1999 Beautiful Pleasure (4)1998 Escena (5)1997 Hidden Lake (4)1996 Jewel Princess (4)1995 Inside Information (4)1994 Sky Beauty (4)1993 Paseana (6)1992 Paseana (5)1991 Queena (5)1990 Bayakoa (6)1989 Bayakoa (5)1988 Personal Ensign (4)1987 North Sider (5)1986 Lady’s Secret (4)1985 Life’s Magic (4)1984 Princess Rooney (4)1983 Ambassador of Luck (4)1982 Track Robbery (6)1981 Relaxing (5)1980 Glorious Song (4)1979 Waya (5)1978 Late Bloomer (4)1977 Cascapedia (4)1976 Proud Delta (4)1975 Susan’s Girl (6)1974 Desert Vixen (4)1973 Susan’s Girl (4)1972 Typecast (6)1971 Shuvee (5)TURF HORSE/MALE TURF2024 Rebel’s Romance (age 6)2023 Up to the Mark (4)2022 Modern Games (3)2021 Yibir (3)2020 Channel Maker (6)2019 Bricks and Mortar (5)2018 Stormy Liberal (6)2017 World Approval (5)2016 Flintshire (6)2015 Big Blue Kitten (7)2014 Main Sequence (5)2013 Wise Dan (6)2012 Wise Dan (5)2011 Cape Blanco (4)2010 Gio Ponti (5)2009 Gio Ponti (4)2008 Conduit (3)2007 English Channel (5)2006 Miesque’s Approval (7)2005 Leroidesanimaux (5)2004 Kitten’s Joy (3)2003 High Chaparral (4)2002 High Chaparral (3)2001 Fantastic Light (5)2000 Kalanisi (4)1999 Daylami (5)1998 Buck’s Boy (5)1997 Chief Bearhart (4)1996 Singspiel (5)1995 Northern Spur (4)1994 Paradise Creek (5)1993 Kotashaan (5)1992 Sky Classic (5)1991 Tight Spot (4)1990 Itsallgreektome (3)1989 Steinlen (6)1988 Sunshine Forever (3)1987 Theatrical (5)1986 Manila (3)1985 Cozzene (4)1984 John Henry (9)1983 John Henry (8)1982 Perrault (5)1981 John Henry (6)1980 John Henry (5)1979 Bowl Game (5)1978 Mac Diarmida (3)1977 Johnny D. (3)1976 Youth (3)1975 Snow Knight (4)1974 Dahlia (4,f)1973 Secretariat (3)1972 Cougar II (6)1971 Run the Gantlet (3)FEMALE TURF2024 Moira (age 5)2023 Inspiral (4)2022 Regal Glory (6)2021 Loves Only You (5)2020 Rushing Fall (5)2019 Uni (5)2018 Sistercharlie (4)2017 Lady Eli (5)2016 Tepin (5)2015 Tepin (4)2014 Dayatthespa (5)2013 Dank (4)2012 Zagora (5)2011 Stacelita (5)2010 Goldikova (5)2009 Goldikova (4)2008 Forever Together (4)2007 Lahudood (4)2006 Ouija Board (5)2005 Intercontinental (5)2004 Ouija Board (3)2003 Islington (4)2002 Golden Apples (4)2001 Banks Hill (3)2000 Perfect Sting (4)1999 Soaring Softly (4)1998 Fiji (4)1997 Ryafan (3)1996 Wandesta (5)1995 Possibly Perfect (5)1994 Hatoof (5)1993 Flawlessly (5)1992 Flawlessly (4)1991 Miss Alleged (4)1990 Laugh and Be Merry (5)1989 Brown Bess (7)1988 Miesque (4)1987 Miesque (3)1986 Estrapade (6)1985 Pebbles (4)1984 Royal Heroine (4)1983 All Along (4)1982 April Run (4)1981 De La Rose (3)1980 Just a Game II (4)1979 Trillion (5)SPRINTER/SPRINTER MALE2024 Straight No Chaser (age 5)2023 Elite Power (5)2022 Elite Power (4)2021 Jackie’s Warrior (3)2020 Whitmore (7)2019 Mitole (4)2018 Roy H (6)2017 Roy H (5)2016 Drefong (3) 2015 Runhappy (3)2014 Work All Week (5)2013 Points Offthebench (4)2012 Trinniberg (3)2011 Amazombie (5)2010 Big Drama (4)2009 Kodiak Kowboy (4)2008 Benny the Bull (5)2007 Midnight Lute (4)2006 Thor’s Echo (4)2005 Lost in the Fog (3)2004 Speightstown (6)2003 Aldebaran (5)2002 Orientate (4)2001 Squirtle Squirt (3)2000 Kona Gold (6)1999 Artax (4)1998 Reraise (3)1997 Smoke Glacken (3)1996 Lit de Justice (6)1995 Not Surprising (5)1994 Cherokee Run (4)1993 Cardmania (7)1992 Rubiano (5)1991 Housebuster (4)1990 Housebuster (3)1989 Safely Kept (3,f)1988 Gulch (4)1987 Groovy (4)1986 Smile (4)1985 Precisionist (4)1984 Eillo (4)1983 Chinook Pass (4)1982 Gold Beauty (3,f)1981 Guilty Conscience (5)1980 Plugged Nickle (3)1979 Star de Naskra (4)1978 Dr. Patches (4) (tie)
Congratulationsto all Eclipse Award Finalists and Winners!Cheers to an outstanding 2025 racing season.
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110 The Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards, presented by John Deere, The Jockey Club and the NTRAJ.O. Tobin (4) (tie)1977 What a Summer (4,f)1976 My Juliet (4,f)1975 Gallant Bob (3)1974 Forego (4)1973 Shecky Greene (3)1972 Chou Croute (4,f)1971 Ack Ack (3)SPRINTER FEMALE2023 Soul of an Angel (age 5)2023 Goodnight Olive (5)2022 Goodnight Olive (4)2021 Ce Ce (5)2020 Gamine (3)2019 Covfefe (3)2018 Shamrock Rose (3)2017 Unique Bella (3)2016 Finest City (4)2015 La Verdad ( 5)2014 Judy the Beauty (5)2013 Groupie Doll (5)2012 Groupie Doll ( 4)2011 Musical Romance (4)2010 Dubai Majesty (5)2009 Informed Decision (4)2008 Indian Blessing (3)2007 Maryfield (6)STEEPLECHASE HORSE2024 Snap Decision (age 10)2023 Merry Maker (6)2022 Hewick (7)2021 The Mean Queen (5)2020 Moscato (9)2019 Winston C (5)2018 Zanjabeel (5)2017 Scorpiancer (8)2016 Rawnaq (9)2015 Dawalan (5)2014 Demonstrative (7)2013 Divine Fortune (10)2012 Pierrot Lunaire (8)2011 Black Jack Blues (8)2010 Slip Away (7)2009 Mixed Up (10)2008 Good Night Shirt (7)2007 Good Night Shirt (6)2006 McDynamo (9)2005 McDynamo (8)2004 Hirapour (8)2003 McDynamo (6)2002 Flat Top (9)2001 Pompeyo (7)2000 All Gong (6)1999 Lonesome Glory (11)1998 Flat Top (5)1997 Lonesome Glory (9)1996 Coreggio (5)1995 Lonesome Glory (7)1994 Warm Spell (6)1993 Lonesome Glory (5)1992 Lonesome Glory (4)1991 Morley Street (7)1990 Morley Street (6)1989 Highland Bud (4)1988 Jimmy Lorenzo (6)1987 Inlander (6)1986 Flatterer (7)1985 Flatterer (6)1984 Flatterer (5)1983 Flatterer (4)1982 Zaccio (6)1981 Zaccio (5)1980 Zaccio (4)1979 Martie’s Anger (4)1978 Cafe Prince (8) 1977 Cafe Prince (7)1976 Straight and True (6)1975 Life’s Illusion (4)1974 Gran Kan (8)1973 Athenian Idol (5)1972 Soothsayer (5)1971 Shadow Brook (7)OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT1972 Arthur B. Hancock Jr. (posthumously)1971 Charles Engelhard (posthumously)MAN OF THE YEAR1975 John A. Morris1974 William L. McKnight1973 Edward P. Taylor1972 John W. GalbreathSPECIAL AWARD2024 Frank Taylor Stable Recovery Program2023 Tom Hammond2017 San Luis Rey Downs Camarero Racetrack Rescue and Response NTRA2014 Old Friends Equine Retirement2013 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance2011 Rapid Redux2010 Team Zenyatta2009 Monique Koehler2008 On Call Spokesperson Program of the AAEP2007 Kentucky Horse Park2006 Roy & Gretchen Jackson University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center2005 Cash Is King Racing Stable2004 Dale Baird2002 Keeneland Library2001 Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum2000 John Hettinger1999 Laffit Pincay Jr.1998 Oak Tree Racing Associaion1995 Russell Baze1994 Edward Arcaro John Longden1989 Richard L. Duchossois1988 Edward DeBartolo Sr.1987 Anheuser-Busch1985 Arlington Park1984 C.V. Whitney1980 John T. Landry Pierre E. Bellocq1976 William Shoemaker1974 Charles Hatton1971 Robert J. KlebergSPECIAL AWARD FOR CAREER EXECELLENCE2022 Jay PrivmanAWARD OF MERIT2023 Stuart S. Janney III2021 Earle I. Mack2018 Joe Harper2017 Frank Stronach2016 Andrew Beyer Steven Crist2015 Leonard Lavin2014 Tom Durkin2013 D. Wayne Lukas2012 Nick Nicholson2011 Cot Campbell2010 Claiborne Farm Marylou Whitney2009 William S. Farish2008 Alice Chandler2006 John Nerud2005 Penny Chenery2004 Oaklawn Park & Cella Family2003 Richard Duchossois2002 Ogden Phipps Howard Battle2001 Pete Pedersen Harry T. Mangurian Jr. 2000 Jim McKay1998 D.G. Van Clief Jr.1997 Bob and Beverly Lewis1996 Allen Paulson1995 James E. “Ted” Bassett III1994 Alfred G. Vanderbilt1993 Paul Mellon1992 Joe Hirsch Robert P. Strub1991 Fred W. Hooper1990 Warner L. Jones1989 Michael Sandler1988 John Forsythe1987 J.B. Faulconer1986 Herman Cohen1985 Keene Daingerfield1984 John Gaines1981 William Shoemaker1980 John D. Schapiro1979 Frank E. Kilroe1978 Ogden Mills Phipps1977 Steve Cauthen1976 Jack DreyfusOUTSTANDING NEWSPAPER WRITING1999 Maryjean Wall, Lexington Herald-Leader1998 Tom Keyser, Baltimore Sun1997 Maryjean Wall, Lexington Herald-Leader1996 Tom Keyser, Baltimore Sun1995 Stephanie Diaz, Riverside Press-Enterprise1994 Mike Downey, Los Angeles Times1993 Jennie Rees, Louisville Courier-Journal1992 James Wallace, Seattle Post Intelligencer1990 Paul Moran, Newsday1989 Ronnie Virgets, Gambit1988 Billy Reed, Lexington Herald-Leader1987 Tim Layden, Capital Newspapers1986 Edwin Pope, Miami Herald1985 Paul Moran, Newsday1984 Bill Christine, Los Angeles Times Eddie Donnally, Dallas Morning News1983 Dave Koerner, Louisville Times1982 Edwin Pope, Miami Herald1981 Dave Kindred, Washington Post1980 Maryjean Wall, Lexington Herald-Leader1979 Billy Reed, Louisville Courier-Journal1978 Joe Hirsch, Daily Racing Form1977 Skip Bayless, Los Angeles Times1976 Edwin Pope, Miami Herald1975 Bob Harding, Newark Star-Ledger1974 William H. Rudy, New York Post1973 Red Smith, New York Times1972 Phil Ranallo,Buffalo Courier Express1971 Scott Young,Toronto TelegramOUTSTANDING MAGAZINE WRITING1999 Tom Keyser, Breeders’ Cup Magazine1998 Laura Hillenbrand, American Heritage1997 Bill Heller, Backstretch1996 Don Clippinger, Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred1995 Award vacated1994 Jay Hovdey, The Blood-Horse1993 Stephanie Diaz,Backstretch1992 Joseph P. Pons Jr., The Blood-Horse1990 Bill Nack, Sports Illustrated1989 Bill Nack, Sports Illustrated1988 Jennie Rees, Louisville Courier-Journal1987 Jack Mann, Spur1986 Bill Nack, Sports Illustrated1985 Bill Mooney, Thoroughbred Record1984 Frank Deford, Sports Illustrated1983 Arnold Kirkpatrick,
111 The Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards, presented by John Deere, The Jockey Club and the NTRAKeeneland1982 Jay Hovdey, Horsemen’s Journal1981 Joseph P. Pons Jr., The Blood-Horse1980 Clive Gammon, Sports Illustrated1979 William Leggett, Sports Illustrated1978 Bill Nack, Sports Illustrated1977 Whitney Tower, Classic1976 Whitney Tower, Classic1975 Frank Deford, Sports Illustrated1974 Chet Hagen, Spur1973 Pete Axthelm, Newsweek1972 Edward L. Bowen, The Blood-Horse1971 Bill Surface, Reader’s DigestOUTSTANDING NEWS/COMMENTARY WRITING2009 Sean Clancy,The Blood-Horse2008 Billy Reed,Thoroughbred Times2007 Bill Mooney, Post Time USA2006 Dick Jerardi,Philadelphia Daily News2005 Bob Ford,Philadelphia Inquirer2004 Bill Christine,Los Angeles Times2003 Jay Hovdey, Daily Racing Form2002 Joe Drape, New York Times2001 Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader2000 Jay Hovdey,Daily Racing Form1991 Bill Nack, Sports IllustratedOUTSTANDING FEATURE WRITING2009 Joe Drape, New York Times2008 Vinnie Perrone,Mid Atlantic Thoroughbred2007 Brian Hiro,North County Times2006 Mike Jensen, Philadelphia Inquirer2005 Janet PattonLexington Herald-Leader2004 Mike Jensen, Philadelphia Inquirer2003 William Nack, Gentlemen’s Quarterly2002 John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper’s2001 Laura Hillenbrand, Equus2000 Mary Simon, Thoroughbred Times1991 Bill Nack, Sports IllustratedNEWS/ENTERPRISE 2024 Sean Clancy The Saratoga Special2023 Sean Clancy The Saratoga Special2022 Tom Law Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred2021 Eric Mitchell BloodHorse.com2020 Natalie Voss, Paulick Report2019 Bryce Miller,San Diego Union-Tribune2018 Jeremy Balan, BloodHorse.com2017 Denise Steffanus, Trainer magazine2016 Natalie Voss, Paulick Report2015 Tim Sullivan, Louisville Courier-Journal2014 Joe Clancy, Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred2013 Marcus Hersh,Daily Racing Form2012 Mary Simon, Thoroughbred Times2011 Jennie Rees, Louisville Courier-Journal2010 Bill Finley,Thoroughbred Daily NewsFEATURE/COMMENTARY 2024 Chris McGrath Thoroughbred Daily News2023 Tim Layden NBCSports.com2022 Tim Layden NBCSports.com2021 Sandra McKee Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred2020 Natalie Voss, Paulick Report2019 Joe Nevills, Paulick Report2018 Tim Layden,SI.com2017 Jason Frakes, Louisville Courier-Journal2016 John Scheinman, Paulick Report2015 Jennie Rees, Louisville Courier-Journal2014 John Scheinman,The Blood-Horse2013 Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form2012 Ryan Goldberg, Daily Racing Form2011 Claire Novak, ESPN.com2010 Wright Thompson, ESPN.comLOCAL TELEVISION ACHIEVEMENT2009 WLKY 32, Louisville2008 WAVE 3, Louisville2007 Horse Racing Alberta2006 WLKY 32, Louisville2005 WAVE 3, Louisville2004 WAVE 3, Louisville2003 G.D. Hieronymus, WKYT-27, Lexington2002 Fox SportsNet Southwest2001 Steve Crump, WTVI-TV, Charlotte, NC2000 Maryland Jockey Club, WMAR, Baltimore1999 Fox Sports West 2/ Santa Anita Park1998 Jeff Lifson, WHAS-TV, Louisville1997 Brian Blessing, Ontario Jockey Club1996 Kenny Rice, WTVQ-TV, Lexington1995 JCM Productions, New York1994 Ronnie Virgets, WNXO, New Orleans1993 Stephen Sadis, KBTC, Tacoma1992 Rick Cushing, WKPC-TV, Louisville1991 WABC-TV, New York1990 Philip von Borries, WKPC-TV, Louisville1989 Chris Thomas, WFLA-TV, Tampa1988 Joseph Kwong, KCET-TV, Los Angeles1987 Arlington Park1986 Louisiana Downs1985 Oak Tree Racing Association1984 NYRA/Cinema Mistral1983 Cawood Ledford Productions1982 ON-TV, Los Angeles1981 WHAS, Louisville1980 WCAU, Philadelphia1979 Dave Johnson, ON-TV1978 Cawood Ledford, WHAS, Louisville1977 Jane Chastain, KABC, Los Angeles1976 NYRA-OTB Race of the Week1975 Cawood Ledford, WHAS, LouisvilleTELEVISION ACHIEVEMENT2024 NBC Sports (Live) NBC Sports (Feature)2023 NBC Sports (Live) Woodbine Entertainment (Feature)2022 NBC Sports (Live) NBC Sports (Feature)2021 NBC Sports (Live) NBC Sports (Feature)2020 NBC Sports (Live) NBC Sports / Hennegan Brothers (Feature)2019 TVG (Live) Fox Sports 2 (Feature)2018 NBC Sports (Live) NBC Sports (Feature)2017 NBC Sports (Live) NBCSN (Feature)2016 NBC Sports (Live) E:60 (Feature)2015 NBC Sports (Live) Digital– AT&T U-verse (Feature)2014 NBC Sports (Live) NBC (Feature)2013 NBC (Live) HRTV (Feature)2012 NBC (Live) ESPN (Feature)2011 ESPN (Live) HRTV (Feature)2010 ESPN (Live) HRTV (Feature)2009 ESPN (Live) NBC Sports (Feature)2008 NBC Sports (Live) HRTV (Feature)2007 NBC Sports (Live) HBO Sports (Feature)2006 NBC Sports (Live) Pony Highway Productions, HRTV (Feature)2005 NBC Sports (Feature) NBC Sports (Live)2004 ESPN (Feature) NBC Sports (Live) 2003 MSNBC/ESPN Classic (Feature) NBC Sports (Live)2002 NBC Sports (Feature) NBC Sports (Live)2001 ESPN Classic (Feature) NBC Sports (Live) 2000 ABC Sports, (Feature) ABC Sports, (Live) 1999 Live Racing – ABC Sports, Belmont coverage Feature – ESPN, Sports Century’s 50 Greatest Athletes1998 E.S. Lamoreaux III, CBS News, “Sunday Morning with Charles Kuralt”1997 E.S. Lamoreaux III, CBS News, “Sunday Morning with Charles Kuralt”1996 NBC Sports1995 ABC’s Wide World of Sports1994 ABC’s Wide World of Sports1993 E.S. Lamoreaux III, CBS News, “Sunday Morning with Charles Kuralt”1992 ABC Sports1991 CBS News, “Sunday Morning with Charles Kuralt”1990 ABC Sports1989 ABC Sports1988 Thoroughbred Sports, Racing Across America1987 ABC1986 ABC1985 CBS1984 NBC1983 CBS1982 ESPN1981 Canadian Broadcasting Corp.
112 The Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards, presented by John Deere, The Jockey Club and the NTRA1980 ABC1979 Don Ohlmeyer, NBC1978 Roger Murphy, Public Broadcasting Service1977 Jack Whitaker, CBS1976 CBS1975 CBS1974 Pen Densham, John Watson, Insight Productions1973 Chuck Milton, Tony Verna, CBS1972 Chuck Milton, Tony Verna, CBS1971 Burt Bacharach, CBSAUDIO/MULTI-MEDIA2024 Sue Finley Thoroughbred Daily News2023 TDN Writers’ Room Podcast2022 Horse Racing Radio Network2021 Attheraces.com2020 Thoroughbred Daily News/ Joe Bianca2019 Horse Racing Radio NetworkHRRN2018 Christie DiBernardis and Patty Wolfe, TDN Weekend2017 Barbara Livingston Daily Racing Form2016 Jay Hovdey Daily Racing Form2015 Mary Simon, Daily Racing Form2014 Frank Angst, The Blood-Horse2013 New York Times2012 Glenye Cain Oakford, DRF.com2011 Thoroughbredtimes.com2010 Horse Racing Radio Network2009 ESPN Radio2008 Courier-journal.com2007 Lexington Herald-Leader2006 WBAL, Baltimore2005 Sirius Satelite Radio2004 Premiere Radio Networks2003 KSPN/ESPN Radio 710,WBAL, Baltimore2002 Premier Radio,Shelby Whitefield2001 Mark Miller, WBAL, Baltimore2000 Premiere Radio1999 Tom Leach, WVLK, Lexington1998 No award presented1997 John Patti, WBAL, Baltimore1996 Robin Dawson, CJCL, Toronto1995 Vic Stauffer, KKAR, Omaha1994 John Asher, WHAS, Louisville1993 Tom Leach, WVLK, Lexington1992 John Asher, WHAS, Louisville1991 Julia McEvoy, National Public Radio1990 John Asher, WHAS, Louisville1989 John Asher, WAVG, Louisville1988 John Asher, WAVG, Louisville1987 Bob Lauder, WHAS, Louisville1986 ABC Radio Network1985 Bob Lauder, WHAS, Louisville1984 WBAL, Baltimore1983 Tom Davis, WCBM, Baltimore1982 ABC Radio Network1981 WBAL, Baltimore1979 Dick Woolley, WITH, Baltimore1978 Ted Patterson, WBAL, Baltimore1976 Win Elliot1971 Win ElliotFILM ACHIEVEMENT1972 Joseph BurnhamPHOTOGRAPHY ACHIEVEMENT2024 Scott Serio Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred2023 Carolyn Simancik The Press Box2022 Wendy Wooley The Paulick Report2021 Jeff Faughender courier-journal.com2020 Alex Evers,Paulick Report2019 Jim Leuenberger, DRF.com2018 Barbara Livingston, DRF.com2017 Nancy Rokos, Burlington (N.J.) County Times2016 Tod Marks, The Chronicle of the Horse Untacked2015 Scott Serio, Cecil Guardian,Michael Clevenger, Louisville Courier-Journal 2014 Barbara Livingston,Daily Racing Form2013 Jamie Radosevich-Hernandez,Louisville Courier-Journal2012 Tom Keyser, Daily Racing Form2011 Bob Mayberger, Eclipse Sportswire2010 Michael Clevenger, Louisville Courier-Journal2009 Jeff Taylor, Winchester Star 2008 Matt Goins, Al Adiyat2007 Douglas Lees,Fauquier Democrat2006 Matt Goins,Lexington Herald-Leader2005 Lynn Roberts, Fair Grounds2004 Cindy Pierson Dulay, Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred2003 Frank Anderson, Thoroughbred Times2002 Michael Clevenger, Louisville Courier-Journal2001 Barbara Livingston,The Blood-Horse2000 Dave Landry,Canadian Thoroughbred1999 Michael J. Marten,Daily Racing Form1998 Ryan Haynes, Northlands Park1997 Jean Raftery Russell,The Blood-Horse1996 Skip Dickstein,The Blood-Horse1995 Michael J. Marten,Daily Racing Form1994 Tony Leonard, Thoroughbred Times1993 Michael Burns, Ontario Jockey Club1992 Barbara Livingston, The Blood-Horse1991 Rayetta Burr, Benoit and Associates1990 Michael Cartee, California Thoroughbred1989 Ron Cortes, Philadelphia Inquirer1988 Ben Van Hook, Louisville Courier-Journal1987 Dan Farrell, New York Daily News1986 Janice Wilkman, Los Angeles Times1985 Kim Pratt, Garden State Park1984 Bill Straus, Breeders’ Cup Ltd.1983 Rayetta Burr, Paddock1982 Kay Coyte, Horsemen’s Journal1981 Tony Baker, River Downs1980 Bob Coglianese, New York Racing Assn.1979 Skip Ball, Maryland Horse1978 Douglas Lees, Fauquier Democrat1977 John Walther, Miami Herald1976 John J. Vasile, Covina (Cal.) Sentinel1975 John Pineda, Miami Herald1974 Michael Burns, Ontario Jockey Club1973 Harry Leder, United Press International1972 Bob Coglianese, New York Racing Times1971 Art Rogers,Los Angeles Timesdrf.com/race-of-the-dayALL ACCESS PPsClassic: DRF newspaper PPs, only betterFormulator: Adds searchable data & statisticsTimeformUS: Pace-focused data & Pace ProjectorTry it FREE!
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114 The Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards, presented by John Deere, The Jockey Club and the NTRATITLE SPONSORResolute RacingPRESENTING SPONSORS:John DeereThe Jockey ClubNTRASENIOR VICE PRESIDENT ECLIPSE AWARDSMichele RavencraftEXECUTIVE PRODUCERJim GlucksonSENIOR BROADCAST PRODUCERAmy ZimmermanBROADCASTER PRODUCERSDan GlovachG.D. HieronymusMelanie WignallEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVENT OPERATIONSJulie KlierDINNER JOURNAL PUBLISHED BYDaily Racing FormCOVER ART:Designed by Stephanie HilenARTICLES BYDaily Racing FormECLIPSE AWARDS TROPHY DESIGNER/DIRECTORAdalin Wichman/Julie RinaldiniECLIPSE AWARDS VOTING AUDITORLBMCVOTING ORGANIZATIONSDaily Racing FormNational Thoroughbred Racing AssociationNational Turf Writers And Broadcasters Past Performances reprinted with permissionof Daily Racing Form and Equibase CompanyOFFICIAL PARTNERSBreeders’ CupChurchill Downs IncorporatedDaily Racing FormDean Dorton EquineDel Mar Thoroughbred ClubEd Brown SocietyFanDuel TVFlorida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective AssociationFlorida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners AssociationHallway FeedsKeenelandKentucky DownsLight Up Racing Monmouth ParkNational Museum of Racing and Hall of FameNew York Racing Association Oaklawn ParkPalm Beach Kennel Club and Poker RoomRacetrack Television NetworkRoberts CommunicationsRood and RiddleSpendthrift FarmThe Maryland Jockey ClubThoroughbred Aftercare AllianceThoroughbred Owners and Breeders AssociationECLIPSE AWARDS CHARITYPermanently Disabled Jockeys Fund ECLIPSE VIDEO SCRIPTSJude FeldVIDEO COURTESY OF1/ST RacingBreeders’ CupChurchill DownsDel Mar Thoroughbred ClubKeeneland AssociationKentucky DownsMonmouth ParkNBC SportsNational Steeplechase Association NTRA ProductionsNew York Racing AssociationOaklawn ParkParx RacingTJC Media VenturesThoroughbred Daily NewsWoodbinePHOTOGRAPHERSara Kauss PhotographyASSISTANCE FROMJoe BacigalupoBelle BennettDavid DuncanDavid FiteDanae FrymanElizabeth GeorgeCasey HamiltonBrandy HarmonSara HartmannErin McLaughlinThomas MeisElla NorrisAnna and Maggie O’FarrellTannis PrimmSchuler RavencraftHolly ShortSPECIAL THANKS TOBarry Evans; Hammond Communications; Forest Begley; Kurtis Coady; Adam Coglianese; Anne Eberhardt Keogh; and the entire team at The BreakersAcknowledgements
HE RULES!The only horse this century – and just the second since the 1940s – to win the Kentucky Derby, Belmont and Travers trio. And that Travers... wow! By 10 lengths, running a 115 Beyer, the best for three seasons. SOVEREIGNTY: our homebred history maker.Only Arrogate has bettered Sovereignty’s winning margin in the Travers this centuryFUTURE DARLEY STALLIONDAR33080 USA Eclipse Award Program Back Cover Sovereignty 08JAN26.indd 1 08/01/2026 16:13