BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 3 (UPI) -- The 36th annual Eclipse awards have been set for Jan. 22 in Beverly Hills, Calif., by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
The National Turf Writers Association, Daily Racing Form and NTRA Wednesday named the finalists for the 2006 edition of the Eclipse Awards, which were voted on and presented by the three organizations in recognition of excellence in Thoroughbred racing.
There are three finalists in each of the 15 categories. The categories include: sprinters, 2-year-old male and female, breeder, trainer, jockey and older male and female horses.
The awards are named after a great 18th century racehorse named Eclipse. He was undefeated in 18 races and was also bred and produced prize winning offspring.
The NTRA protects the interests of thoroughbred racetracks, horse owners, breeders, trainers and affiliated horse racing associations. Their offices are in Lexington, Ky., and New York City.
