The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has announced that FanDuel will be joining John Deere, Keeneland, and The Jockey Club as presenting sponsors of the 53rd Annual Eclipse Awards, honoring Thoroughbred racing's champions of 2023, which will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024, at The Breakers Palm Beach in Florida.
“We are extremely grateful to our newest presenting sponsor FanDuel in joining John Deere, Keeneland, and The Jockey Club to partner with the NTRA in presenting the Eclipse Awards to the whole of the thoroughbred racing industry,” said Tom Rooney, President and CEO of the NTRA. “Together with our other many supportive partners, we are excited to bring the Eclipse Awards back to the Breakers Palm Beach for the second consecutive year to celebrate another exhilarating year of racing.”
FanDuel will also broadcast live the Eclipse Awards ceremony on January 25.
In addition to the presenting sponsors, many other organizations have pledged their support and are serving as official partners of the event. Official Partners for the event include 1/ST, Breeders' Cup, Churchill Downs Incorporated, Daily Racing Form, Dean Dorton Equine, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, Hallway Feeds, Monmouth Park, New York Racing Association, Oaklawn Park, Palm Beach Kennel Club and Poker Room, Racetrack Television Network, Rood and Riddle, Spendthrift, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, and the Thoroughbred Owners of California.
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier mobile gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across sports betting, iGaming, horse racing, advance-deposit wagering and daily fantasy sports. In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 25 retail locations. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, (LSE: FLTR) the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands.
John Deere is the Official Equipment Supplier of agricultural, turf, and construction equipment to the NTRA and Breeders' Cup, and the proud Tractor Supplier of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Deere & Company (www.JohnDeere.com) is a world leader in providing advanced products, technology, and services for customers whose work is revolutionizing agriculture and construction — those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich, and build upon the land to meet the world's increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. For additional information and savings, contact Equine Benefits at 866-678-4289.
Since its founding in 1936, Keeneland has devoted itself to the health and vibrancy of the Thoroughbred industry. Keeneland plays a prominent role in both breeding and racing, serving as the world's largest Thoroughbred auction house and conducting world-class racing twice annually during its Spring and Fall Meets. In furtherance of its mission, Keeneland reinvests its earnings in the form of higher purses and support of horse industry initiatives and charitable contributions focused on education, research, the arts, and health and human services throughout the Central Kentucky community.
The Jockey Club, founded in 1894 and dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing, is the breed registry for North American Thoroughbreds. In fulfillment of its mission, The Jockey Club (www.jockeyclub.com), directly or through subsidiaries, provides support and leadership on a wide range of important industry initiatives, and it serves the information and technology needs of owners, breeders, media, fans, and farms.
Information about the Eclipse Awards, including host hotels, can be found at https://www.ntra.com/eclipse-
About The Eclipse Awards
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. The Eclipse Awards are bestowed upon horses and individuals whose outstanding achievements in North America have earned them the title of Champion in their respective categories. Those awards are voted by NTRA, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB). Eclipse Awards also are given to recognize members of the media for outstanding coverage of Thoroughbred racing.
About The Breakers Palm Beach
Originally built in 1896, The Breakers remains one of America's legendary resort destinations. Renowned for its seaside glamour and world-class service, the 538-room, Italian Renaissance-style hotel resides on 140 acres of oceanfront property in the heart of Palm Beach. With unapologetic luxury, Resort amenities feature a private beach, four oceanfront pools, five whirlpool spas, 25 luxury beach bungalows and a variety of watersports; a new luxury spa; indoor-outdoor Ocean Fitness center; 36 holes of championship golf, including the Ocean Course and The Breakers Rees Jones® Course; 10 Har-Tru tennis courts; a Family Entertainment Center; an array of on-site boutiques; and nine acclaimed restaurants, with settings ranging from casual beachfront to stylishly sophisticated.
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