The Eclipse Awards are presented annually to recognize those horses and individuals whose outstanding achievements have earned them the title of Champion in their respective categories.
The Eclipse Awards are named after the great 18th century racehorse and sire, Eclipse, who didn't begin racing until age five. He was undefeated in 18 starts, including eight walkovers. Eclipse sired the winners of 344 races, three of his get winning the Epsom Derby.
Click each category below to view this year's winners and previous winners 2008 - present.
2012 ECLIPSE AWARDS
Voting Summary
(Click each category for previous winners)
Vote count:
(6)
Two-Year-Old Male
Paparazzi Dream
Vote count:
(6)
Two-Year-Old Female
Clipped Heels \ Elusive Style (TIE)
Vote count:
(4) each
Vote count:
(9)
Vote count:
(5)
Older Male
Empire Causeway
Vote count:
(6)
Vote count:
(11)
Vote count:
(6)
Vote count:
(6)
Vote count:
(9)
Female Turf Horse
Sweet Princess \ Lastpostonthebugle (TIE)
Vote count:
(4) each
Outstanding Resident
Rharfo\ Tees (TIE)
Vote count:
(5)
Vote count:
(7)