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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Ed Bowen to Be Posthumously 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.
2026 Lecomte Stakes at a Glance
A new phase in the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve begins Saturday as the top prize for winning a prep race jumps to 20 qualifying points. In the Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds, the top five finishers in the Grade 3 stakes will receive 20-10-6-4-2 points in descending order.
Race Caller Trevor Denman to Receive Eclipse Award for Career Excellence
Lexington, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2026) ─ The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters have announced that legendary race caller Trevor Denman will be honored with the Special Eclipse Award for Career Excellence. The dominant voice of Southern California racing for more than 30 years, Denman will be celebrated at the 55th annual Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards at the Breakers Palm Beach in Florida on Jan. 22.
