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The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB) and Daily Racing Form (DRF) have announced the finalists for the 2021 Eclipse Awards, voted on and presented by the three organizations in recognition of excellence in Thoroughbred racing. The Eclipse Awards are named after the great 18th-century racehorse and 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.
Winners in all categories will be announced at the 51st annual Eclipse Awards dinner and ceremony to be held Thursday evening, February 10 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Californa. The three finalists for Horse of the Year will be announced and that award will be presented at the conclusion of the Eclipse Awards ceremony. The Eclipse Awards are sponsored by Roberts Communications, Four Roses Bourbon, Daily Racing Form, Breeders' Cup, FanDuel Group, The Stronach Group, Santa Anita Park, TVG, Dean Dorton, Stonestreet Farm, Keeneland, Racetrack Television Network, Jackson Family Wines, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Hallway Feeds and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.
Of the 245 eligible voters represented by the NTRA, consisting of member racetrack racing officials and Equibase field personnel, the NTWAB, and Daily Racing Form, 235 (95.9%) took part in the voting. Finalists were determined in each category by voters' top three selections, using a 10-5-1 point basis. Eclipse Award winners are determined solely by first-place votes.
In addition to honoring the 17 winners in the horse and human categories, Justin Mustari will receive the Eclipse Award as the 2021 Horseplayer of the Year. Members of the media will be honored for outstanding coverage in six categories.
The Media Eclipse Awards were announced January 6. The articles can be read and photo view here.
Below are all the finalists in alphabetical order with a link to a profile or bio for each finalist with stats. More stats for all the finalists are available from Daily Racing Form.
 Essential Quality
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Horse of the Year: TBA
Two-Year-Old Male: Corniche, Jack Christopher, Modern Games Two-Year-Old Filly: Echo Zulu, Juju's Map, Pizza Bianca Three-Year-Old Male: Essential Quality, Life Is Good, Medina Spirit Three-Year-Old Filly: Clairiere, Malathaat, Santa Barbara Older Dirt Male: Knicks Go, Maxfield, Mystic Guide Older Dirt Female: Letruska, Marche Lorraine, Shedaresthedevil Male Sprinter: Aloha West, Flightline, Jackie's Warrior Female Sprinter: Bella Sofia, Ce Ce, Gamine Male Turf Horse: Domestic Spending, Space Blues, Yibir Female Turf Horse: Loves Only You, Santa Barbara, War Like Goddess Steeplechase Horse: Baltimore Bucko, Snap Decision, The Mean Queen Owner: Godolphin LLC, Juddmonte Farms Inc., Klaravich Stables Inc. Breeder: Calumet Farm, Godolphin LLC, Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC Trainer: Steve Asmussen, Chad Brown, Brad Cox Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr., Flavien Prat, Joel Rosario Apprentice Jockey: John Hiraldo, Charlie Marquez, Jessica Pyfer |
Eclipse Awards official site - includes a poll and past performances for all the finalists
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