LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Curlin, Big Brown and Zenyatta are among thoroughbreds up for honors in the 2008 Eclipse Awards, to be presented in Miami Jan. 26.
The three are favorites to be named during the ceremony as finalists for horse of the year. Curlin took the award last year. Curlin, winner of the Dubai World Cup and the first American horse to top $10 million in earnings, is a finalist for champion older male. Others under consideration are Commentator and Einstein.