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2016 Eclipse Award Nominees

It’s that time of year! All credit goes to owners of the photos - not my photos.

Horse of the Year --

Arrogate {2013 gray colt by Unbridled’s Song out of Bubbler (Distorted Humor)} Owned by Juddmonte Farms, Inc., trained by Bob Baffert, ridden by Mike Smith. In 2016, 6 starts (5-0-1) earning $4,084,600. 1st in Travers S. (G1) Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1)

California Chrome {2011 chestnut horse by Lucky Pulpit out of Love the Chase (Not For Love)} Owned by California Chrome, LLC., trained by Art Sherman, ridden by Victor Espinoza. In 2016, 8 starts (7-1-0) earning $8,180,000. 1st in San Pasqual S. (G2), Meydan handicap, Dubai World Cup (G1), San Diego H. (G2), Pacific Classic S. (G1), Awesome Again S. (G1), Winter Challenge S., 2nd in Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1)

Songbird {2013 dark bay filly by Medaglia d’Oro out of Ivanavinalot (West Acre)} Owned by Fox Hill Farms, Inc., trained by Jerry Hollendorfer, ridden by Mike Smith. In 2016, 8 starts (7-1-0) earning $2,210,000. 1st in Las Virgenes S. (G2), Santa Ysabel S. (G3), Santa Anita Oaks (G1), Summertime Oaks (G2), Coaching Club American Oaks S. (G1), Alabama S. (G1), Cotillion S. (G1), 2nd in Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1)

2-year-old male --

Classic Empire {2014 bay colt by Pioneerof the Nile out of Sambuca Classica (Cat Thief)} Owned by John C. Oxley, trained by Mark Casse, ridden by Julien Leparoux. In 2016, 5 starts (4-0-0) earning $1,485,920. 1st in Bashford Manor S. (G3), Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity (G1), Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1), DNF in Hopeful S. (G1)

Not This Time {2014 dark bay colt by Giant’s Causeway out of Miss Macy Sue (Trippi)} Owned by Albaugh Family Stable, trained by Dale Romans, ridden by Robby Albarado. In 2016, 4 starts (2-1-0) earning $454,183. 1st in Iroquois S. (G3), 2nd in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1)

Practical Joke {2014 bay colt by Into Mischief out of Halo Humor (Distorted Humor)} Owned by Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H., trained by Chad Brown, ridden by Jose Ortiz. In 2016, 4 starts (3-0-1) earning $739,800. 1st in Hopeful S. (G1), Champagne S. (G1), 3rd in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1)

2-year-old filly --

Champagne Room {2014 bay filly by Broken Vow out of Lucky to Be Me (Bernstein)} Owned by Ciaglia, Exline-Border, Gulliver Racing, Christensen, R., Legan D., Alesia, S., trained by Peter Eurton, ridden by Mario Gutierrez. In 2016, 5 starts (2-1-1) earning $1,286,600. 1st in Sorrento S. (G2), Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1), 3rd in Del Mar Debutante S. (G1), 4th in Chandelier S. (G1)

Lady Aurelia {2014 bay filly by Scat Daddy out of D’ Wildcat Speed (Forest Wildcat)} Owned by Stonestreet Stables, G. Bolton, P. Leidel, trained by Wesley Ward, ridden by Frankie Dettori. In 2016, 4 starts (3-0-1) earning $369,668. 1st in Queen Mary S. (G2), Prix Morny (G1), 3rd in Cheveley Park S. (G1)

New Money Honey {2014 bay filly by Medaglia d’Oro out of Weekend Whim (Distorted Humor)} Owned by e Five Racing Thoroughbreds, trained by Chad Brown, ridden by Javier Castellano. In 2016, 3 starts (2-1-0) earning $686,600. 1st in Miss Grillo S. (G3), Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1)

3-year-old male --

Exaggerator {2013 dark bay colt by Curlin out of Dawn Raid (Vindication)} Owned by Big Chief Racing, LLC, Head of Plains Partners LLC, Rocker O Ranch, LLC et al, trained by Keith Desormeaux, ridden by Kent Desormeaux. In 2016, 9 starts (3-2-1) earning $2,598,000. 1st in Santa Anita Derby (G1), Preakness S. (G1), Haskell Invitational S. (G1), 2nd in San Vicente S. (G2), Kentucky Derby (G1), 3rd in San Felipe S. (G2), 7th in Pennsylvania Derby (G2), 11th in Belmont S. (G1), Travers S. (G1)

Nyquist {2013 bay colt by Uncle Mo out of Seeking Gabrielle (Forestry)} Owned by Reddam Racing LLC, trained by Doug O’Neill, ridden by Mario Gutierrez. In 2016, 6 starts (3-0-1) earning $3,575,600. 1st in San Vicente S. (G2), Florida Derby (G1), Kentucky Derby (G1), 3rd in Preakness S. (G1), 4th in Haskell Invitational S. (G1), 6th in Pennsylvania Derby (G2)

3-year-old female --

Cathryn Sophia {2013 bay filly by Street Boss out of Sheave (Mineshaft)} Owned by Cash is King LLC, trained by John Servis, ridden by Javier Castellano. In 2016, 7 starts (4-0-3) earning $1,139,720. 1st in Forward Gal S. (G2), Davona Dale S. (G2), Kentucky Oaks (G1), Princess of Sylmar S., 3rd in Ashland S. (G1), Acorn S. (G1), Cotillion S. (G1)

Queen’s Trust (GB) {2013 bay filly by Dansili (GB) out of Queen’s Best (GB) (King’s Best)} Owned by Cheveley Park Stud LLC, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, ridden by Frankie Dettori. In 2016, 6 starts (1-1-2) earning $1,421,284. 1st in Breeder’s Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1), 2nd in Nassau S. (G1), 3rd in Yorkshire Oaks (G1), British Champions Fillies and Mares S. (G1), 4th in Ribblesdale S. (G2)

Older dirt male --

Frosted {2012 gray colt by Tapit out of Fast Cookie (Deputy Minister)} Owned by Godolphin Racing LLC, trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, ridden by Joel Rosario. In 2016, 6 starts (3-0-1) earning $1,910,000. 1st in Al Maktoum Challenge (G2), Metropolitan H. (G1), Whitney S. (G1), 3rd in Woodward S. (G1), 5th in Dubai World Cup (G1), 6th in Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1)

Lord Nelson {2012 chestnut colt by Pulpit out of African Jade (Seeking the Gold)} Owned by Spendthrift Farm LLC, trained by Bob Baffert, ridden by Flavien Prat. In 2016, 4 starts (4-0-0) earning $579,000. 1st in Triple Bend S. (G1), Bing Crosby S. (G1), Santa Anita Sprint Championship S. (G1)

Older dirt female --

Beholder {2010 bay mare by Henny Hughes out of Leslie’s Lady (Tricky Creek)} Owned by Spendthrift Farm LLC, trained by Richard Mandella, ridden by Gary Stevens. In 2016, 6 starts (3-3-0) earning $1,720,000. 1st in Adoration S. (G3), Vanity Mile S. (G1), Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1), 2nd in Clement L. Hirsch S. (G1), Pacific Classic S. (G1), Zenyatta S. (G1)

Cavorting {2012 bay filly by Bernardini out of Promenade Girl (Carson City)} Owned by Stonestreet Stables LLC, trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, ridden by Javier Castellano. In 2016, 4 starts (3-1-0) earning $1,125,000. 1st in Ruffian S. (G2), Ogden Phipps S. (G1), Personal Ensign S. (G1), 2nd in Distaff H. (G3)

Stellar Wind {2012 chestnut filly by Curlin out of Evening Star (Malibu Moon)} Owned by Hronis Racing LLC, trained by John Sadler, ridden by Victor Espinoza. In 2016, 4 starts (2-1-0) earning $540,000. 1st in Clement L. Hirsch S. (G1), Zenyatta S. (G1), 2nd in Vanity Mile S. (G1), 4th in Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1)

Male sprinter --

A. P. Indian {2010 bay gelding by Indian Charlie out of Ender’s Sister (A.P. Indy)} Owned by Green Lantern Stables LLC, trained by Arnaud Delacour, ridden by Joe Bravo. In 2016, 7 starts (6-0-1) earning $1,195,000. 1st in Decathlon S., Donald LeVine Memorial S., Belmont Sprint Championship S. (G3), Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. (G1), Forego S. (G1), Keenon Ogden Phoenix S. (G2), 3rd in Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1)

Drefong {2013 bay colt by Gio Ponti out of Eltimaas (Ghostzapper)} Owned by Baoma Corporation, trained by Bob Baffert, ridden by Martin Garcia. In 2016, 4 starts (4-0-0) earning $1,170,800. 1st in King’s Bishop S. (G1), Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1)

Female sprinter --

Finest City {2012 chestnut filly by City Zip out of Be Envied (Lemon Drop Kid)} Owned by Seltzer Thoroughbreds, trained by Ian Kruljac, ridden by Mike Smith. In 2016, 8 starts (2-2-2) earning $823,200. 1st in Great Lady M S. (G2), Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1), 2nd in Santa Monica S. (G2), John C. Mabee S. (G2), 3rd in Vanity Mile S. (G1), 4th in Las Flores S. (G3), Yellow Ribbon H (G3)

Haveyougoneaway {2011 chestnut mare by Congrats out of One Wise Cowgirl (Wiseman’s Ferry)} Owned by Barber, Gary and Sequel Racing, trained by Thomas Morley, ridden by John Velazquez. In 2016, 8 starts (5-2-0) earning $655,000. 1st in American Beauty S., Spring Fever S., Dancin Renee S., Honorable Miss H. (G2), Ballerina S. (G1), 2nd in Carousel S., Critical Eyes S., 7th in Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1)

Paulassilverlining {2012 bay filly by Ghostzapper out of Seeking the Silver (Grindstone)} Owned by Vincent S. Scuderi, trained by Michelle Nevin, ridden by Jose Ortiz. In 2016, 9 starts (5-2-1) earning $680,000. 1st in Distaff H. (G3), Vagrancy H. (G3), Gallant Bloom H. (G2), Garland of Roses S., 2nd in Correction S., Honorable Miss H. (G2), 3rd in Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1), 5th in Ballerina S. (G1)

Male turf --

Flintshire (GB) {2010 dark bay horse by Dansili (GB) out of Dance Routine (GB) (Sadler’s Wells)} Owned by Juddmonte Farms, Inc., trained by Chad Brown, ridden by Javier Castellano. In 2016, 5 starts (3-2-0) earning $2,000,000. 1st in Manhattan S. (G1), Bowling Green S. (G2), Sword Dancer S. (G1), 2nd in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. (G1), Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1)

Highland Reel (IRE) {2012 bay colt by Galileo (IRE) out of Hveger (AUS) (Danehill)} Owned by Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor, trained by Aidan O’Brien, ridden by Ryan Moore. In 2016, 9 starts (2-4-0) earning $5,495,461. 1st in King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. (G1), Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), 2nd in Hardwicke S. (G2), Juddmonte International S. (G1), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), Hong Kong Vase (G1), 4th in Dubai Sheema Classic (G1), 7th in Irish Champion S. (G1) 8th in Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1)

Tourist {2011 dark bay horse by Tiznow out of Unbridled Melody (Unbridled’s Song)} Owned by WinStar Farm LLC, Wachtel Stable and Barber, Gary, trained by William Mott, ridden by Joel Rosario. In 2016, 6 starts (2-1-2) earning $1,633,750. 1st in Fourstardave H. (G1), Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1), 2nd in Shoemaker Mile S. (G1), 3rd in Maker’s 46 Mile S. (G1), Shadwell Turf Mile S. (G1) 4th in Woodford Reserve Turf Classic S. (G1)

Female turf --

Lady Eli {2012 dark bay filly by Divine Park out of Sacre Coeur (Saint Ballado)} Owned by Sheep Pond Partners, trained by Chad Brown, ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr.. In 2016, 3 starts (1-2-0) earning $720,000. 1st in Flower Bowl S. (G1), 2nd in Ballston Spa S. (G2), Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1)

Miss Temple City {2012 dark bay filly by Temple City out of Glittering Tax (Artax)} Owned by The Club Racing LLC, Needle In A Haystack, LLC and Sagamore Farm, trained by Graham Motion, ridden by Edgar Prado. In 2016, 7 starts (3-0-0) earning $1,070,239. 1st in Maker’s 46 Mile S. (G1), Shadwell Turf Mile S. (G1), Matriarch S. (G1), 4th in Duke of Cambridge S. (G2), Diana S. (G1), 5th in Ballston Spa S. (G2), Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1)

Tepin {2011 bay mare by Bernstein out of Life Happened (Stravinsky)} Owned by Robert E. Masterson, trained by Mark Casse, ridden by Julien Leparoux. In 2016, 8 starts (6-2-0) earning $1,961,945. 1st in Endeavour S. (G3), Hillsborough S. (G2), Jenny Wiley S. (G1), Churchill Distaff Turf Mile S. (G2), Queen Anne S. (G1), Woodbine Mile S. (G1), 2nd in First Lady S. (G1), Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1)

Steeplechase horse --

Rawnaq (IRE) {2007 bay gelding by Azamour (IRE) out of Sharemata (IRE) (Doyon (IRE))} Owned by Irvin S. Naylor, trained by Cyril Murphy, ridden by Sean McDermott. In 2016, 4 starts (3-1-0) earning $387,000. 1st in Temple Gwathmey Hurdle H. (G3), Calvin Highland Iroquois Hurdle S. (G1), Grand National Hurdle S. (G1), 2nd in Colonial Cup S. (G1)

Scorpiancer (IRE) {2009 bay gelding by Scorpion (IRE) out of Janebailey (GB) (Silver Patriarch (IRE))} Owned by Burton Street-US, trained by Jack Fisher, ridden by Sean McDermott. In 2016, 7 starts (1-4-1) earning $217,600. 1st in Lonesome Glory H. (G1), 2nd in Temple Gwathmey Hurdle H. (G3), A. P. Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase S. (G1), Grand National Hurdle S. (G1), 3rd in New York Turf Writers Cup H. (G1), 4th in Calvin Highland Iroquois Hurdle S. (G1),

Top Striker {2009 bay gelding by Van Nistelrooy out of Two’s Cozy (Cozzene)} Owned by Mrs. George M. Sensor, trained by Archibald Kingsley, Jr., ridden by Ross Geraghty. In 2016, 9 starts (2-2-2) earning $175,700. 1st in David L. Zeke Ferguson Memorial Hurdle S. (G2), Colonial Cup S. (G1), 3rd in David Semmes Memorial S. (G2), 4th in Temple Gwathmey Hurdle H. (G3), 12th in H. Allen Jerkens S.

Owner --

Juddmonte Farms - In 2016, 100 starts {22-12-18) earning $7,336,758. {Notable horses include: Arrogate, Flintshire (IRE), Let’s Meet In Rio, Suffused (GB)}

Ken and Sarah Ramsey - In 2016, 641 starts {131-129-69) earning $7,458,736. {Notable horses include: Al’s Gal, Bobby’s Kitten, Camelot Kitten, International Star, Kitten’s Roar, Oscar Nominated, Shining Copper, Smokem Kitten, Uncle Walter}

Spendthrift Farm - In 2016, 35 starts {14-6-4) earning $2,644,672. {Notable horses include: Beholder, Lord Nelson}

Breeder --

Clearsky Farms - In 2016, there were 38 Clearsky-bred winners, with all runners earning $6,616,310. {Notable horses include: Abel Tasman, Arrogate, Lord Nelson, Mohaymen}

Darley - In 2016, there were 110 Darley-bred winners, with all runners earning $6,819,154. {Notable horses include: Dancing House, Frosted, Hemsworth, Innovative Idea, Joking, Penwith, Sentiero Italia, She’s Not Here}

WinStar Farm - In 2016, there were 238 WinStar-bred winners, with all runners earning $10,503,297. {Notable horses include: American Patriot, Calgary Cat, Constellation, Cyrus Alexander, Fair Point, Flexibility, Good Samaritan, New Money Honey, Nonna Mela, Speightster, Stanford, Tourist}

Trainer --

Bob Baffert - In 2016, 412 starts (108-81-50) earning $15,864,326 and 11 Grade 1 races. {Notable horses include: Arrogate, Collected, Cupid, Dortmund, Drefong, Hoppertunity, Klimt, Lord Nelson, Mastery, Mor Spirit, Noted and Quoted, Pretty N Cool, Vale Dori (ARG)}

Chad Brown - In 2016, 763 starts (182-146-106) earning $23,135,084 and 12 Grade 1 races. {Notable horses include: Annals Of Time, Beach Patrol, Big Blue Kitten, Camelot Kitten, Connect, Dacita (CHI), Flintshire (IRE), Guapaza (CHI), Irish Jasper, Lady Eli, Lewis Bay, My Man Sam, New Money Honey, Practical Joke, Rainha Da Bateria, Sea Calisi (FR), Shagaf, Slumber (GB), Wake Forest (GER), Wavell Avenue, Zindaya

Mark Casse - In 2016, 1,334 starts (235-202-182) earning $17,946,005 and 8 Grade 1 races. {Notable horses include: Airoforce, Awesome Banner, Catch a Glimpse, Classic Empire, Conquest Daddyo, Conquest Enforcer, Kaigun, Keep Quiet (FR), La Coronel, Lexie Lou, Noble Bird, Pretty City Dancer, Tepin, Valadorna, World Approval

Jockey --

Javier Castellano - In 2016, 1,418 starts (300-236-222) earning $26,827,966. {Notable horses include: A Lot, Anchor Down, Annals Of Time, Bitumen, Cathryn Sophia, Cavorting, Collected, Connect, Destin, Flintshire (IRE), Guapaza (CHI), Gunnevera, Keen Ice, Mo Tom, New Money Honey, Nickname, Nonna Mela, Paola Queen, Protonico, Shaman Ghost, Stanford, Stopchargingmaria, Sweet Loretta, Theory, Ticonderoga, Wake Forest (GER), Zindaya, Zulu}

Jose Ortiz - In 2016, 1,563 starts (351-240-226) earning $22,925,822. {Notable horses include: Anchor Down, By the Moon, Carrumba, Ectot (FR), Force the Pass, Grand Tito, Ironicus, Kid Cruz, La Verdad, Laoban, Lost Raven, Off the Tracks, Onus, Oscar Performance, Paola Queen, Paulassilverlining, Practical Joke, Pure Sensation, Samraat, Sea Calisi (FR), Suffused (GB)

Mike Smith - In 2016, 395 starts (70-66-42) earning $10,388,870. {Notable horses include: Ambitious Brew, American Gal, Arrogate, Bolo, Coasted, Danzing Candy, Drefong, Dressed In Hermes, Effinex, Finest City, Hoppertunity, Mastery, Mor Spirit, Noted and Quoted, Power Alert (AUS), Songbird, Tamarkuz, Tara’s Tango, Vale Dori (ARG)

Apprentice Jockey --

Kevin Gomez - In 2016, 682 starts (85-76-79) earning $1,926,939. {Notable horses include: Lucky In Malibu}

Lane Luzzi - In 2016, 758 starts (88-87-91) earning $2,229,110. {Notable horses include: Diamond Bachelor, Gypsy Eyes, Pancake}

Luis Ocasio - In 2016, 606 starts (109-85-85) earning $2,862,440. {Notable horses include: Queena Esther}

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