Ten Things You Need to Know About the Eclipse Awards

Horse racing’s equivalent of the Academy Awards takes place Thursday, Jan. 22 with the 55th annual Eclipse Awards, held at The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, Fla. The Eclipse Awards recognize the best of the best in North American Thoroughbred racing and are voted by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), staff at Daily Racing Form, and members of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB).

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Kentucky Derby Futures: A Worthy Fave But Much Intrigue as Prep Season Picks Up

Prep season for the 152nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is picking up steam as we head into mid-January, and starting with the Lecomte Stakes this Saturday, there’ll be little letup over the next three-plus months until the first leg of the Triple Crown is run May 2 at

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Ed Bowen to Be Postumously Honored With Eclipse Award of Merit

Encompassing a magnificent career as a journalist, author, historian, and in distinguished service and leadership to racing institutions, the late Edward L. Bowen will be honored with the Eclipse Award of Merit in recognition of a lifetime of outstanding achievement in the Thoroughbred industry. Bowen’s contributions will be celebrated at the 55th Annual Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards on Jan. 22 at the Breakers Palm Beach in Florida.

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