The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) tonight announced the winners of the 2008 Eclipse Awards at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Fla. The 38th annual Eclipse Awards are voted on and presented by the NTRA, Daily Racing Form (DRF) and the National Turf Writers Association (NTWA). The votes are tabulated and certified by Ernst & Young LLP. Below are the winners in all categories (horse age in parentheses where applicable):
Horse of the Year: Curlin
Two-Year-Old Male: Midshipman
Two-Year-Old Filly: Stardom Bound
Three-Year-Old Male: Big Brown
Three-Year-Old Filly: Proud Spell
Older Male: Curlin (4)
Older Female: Zenyatta (4)
Female Sprinter: Indian Blessing (3)
Male Sprinter: Benny the Bull (5)
Male Turf Horse: Conduit (IRE) (3)
Female Turf Horse: Forever Together (4)
Steeplechase Horse: Good Night Shirt (7)
Owner: Stronach Stables
Breeder: Adena Springs
Jockey: Garrett Gomez
Apprentice Jockey: Pascacio Lopez
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
The Eclipse Awards
Eclipse Awards are bestowed upon the Thoroughbred horses and individuals whose outstanding achievements have earned them the title of Champion in their respective divisions. The Eclipse Awards are named after the great 18th-century racehorse and foundation sire Eclipse, who began racing at age five and was undefeated in 18 starts, including eight walkovers. Eclipse sired the winners of 344 races, including three Epsom Derbies.
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