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The 2008 Eclipse Award winners will be announced on January 26 in Miami where finalists for Horse of the Year will be announced.
After winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, Big Brown was slowed by a quarter crack on his left front hoof, then finished last in the Belmont Stakes in June as he attempted to become horse racing’s first Triple Crown winner since 1978.
Big Brown returned over the summer to win the Haskell Invitational and Monmouth Stakes, but was retired in October after injuring himself in training. He finished his career with 7 wins in 8 starts.
Among those who could contend for Horse of the Year honors are unbeaten Zenyatta and 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin.
Zenyatta, who is 9-for-9 in her career, put an exclamation point on her 2008 campaign by winning the Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic. The 5-year-old, who won all 7 of her races last year, also is a finalist in the Older Female category.
Curlin, North America’s highest money winner with career earnings over $10 million, won 5 of 7 races in 2008, including a triumph in the Dubai World Cup.
The complete list of Eclipse Award finalists are as follows:
2-year-old Male Eclipse Award Finalists
Midshipman
Old Fashioned
Vineyard Haven
2-year-old Filly Eclipse Award Finalists
Dream Empress
Maram
Stardom Bound
3-year-old Male Eclipse Award Finalists
Big Brown
Colonel John
Raven’s Pass
3-year-old Filly Eclipse Award Finalists
Eight Belles
Music Note
Proud Spell
Older male Eclipse Award Finalists
Commentator
Curlin
Einstein
Older Female Eclipse Award Finalists
Cocoa Beach
Ginger Punch
Zenyatta
Male Sprinter Eclipse Award Finalists
Benny the Bull
Midnight Lute
Street Boss
Female Sprinter Eclipse Award Finalists
Indian Blessing
Intangaroo
Ventura
Male Turf Horse Eclipse Award Finalists
Conduit
Einstein
Grand Coturier
Female Turf Horse Eclipse Award Finalists
Cocoa Beach
Forever Together
Goldikova
Steeplechase Horse Eclipse Award Finalists
Be Certain
Good Night Shift
Sovereign Duty
Owner Eclipse Award Finalists
Goldolphin Racing
IEAH Stables
Stronach Stables
Breeder Eclipse Award Finalists
Adena Springs
Stonerside Stable
WinStar Farm
Trainer Eclipse Award Finalists
Steve Asmussen
Richard Dutrow Jr.
Bobby Frankel
Jockey Eclipse Award Finalists
Robby Albarado
Rafael Bejarano
Garrett Gomez
Apprentice Jockey Eclipse Award Finalists
Inez Karlsson
Pascacio Lopez
Abel Mariano
The Eclipse Awards are voted on by 3 groups: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, National Turf Writers Association, and Daily Racing Form.
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[…] Eclipse Award finalists for all categories were announced on January 8 headed by 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin, 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown, and undefeated Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic winner Zenyatta. […]
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TVG To Broadcast 2008 Eclipse Awards on January 26 - Horses Wild: Horse Racing News. The 2008 Breeders’ Cup Results, Payouts, Racing Picks and Betting Tips
January 13th, 2009 at 12:41 am
[…] Eclipse Award finalists for all categories were announced on January 8 headed by 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin, 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown, and undefeated Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic winner Zenyatta. […]
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January 26th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Would have been nice to stream live the 2008 Eclipse Awards on the Internet to provide full customer service and build loyalty.