Voting for the 2009 Eclipse Awards, announced by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association. The awards are voted on and presented by the NTRA/Equibase, Daily Racing Form (DRF) and National Turf Writers Association (NTWA). Number represents first-place votes from members.
Two-Year-Old MaleLookin At Lucky, 209; Vale of York, 17; Buddy?s Saint, 2; Noble?s Promise, 2; D?Funnybone, 1; Jackson Bend, 1.
Two-Year-Old FillyShe Be Wild, 171; Blind Luck, 41; Hot Dixie Chick, 17; Awesome Maria, 1; Biofuel, 1; Tapitsfly, 1.
Three-Year-Old MaleSummer Bird, 225; Mine That Bird, 4; Blame, 1; I Want Revenge, 1; No Vote, 1.
Three-Year-Old FillyRachel Alexandra, 232.
Older MaleGio Ponti, 184; Einstein (BRZ), 18; Kodiak Kowboy, 16; Macho Again, 5; Furthest Land, 2; Rail Trip, 2; Well Armed, 1; Voter Abstentions, 4.
Older FemaleZenyatta, 231; Icon Project, 1.
Female SprinterInformed Decision, 222; Ventura, 6; Game Face, 1; Indian Blessing, 1; Music Note, 1; Diamondrella, 1.
Male SprinterKodiak Kowboy, 118; Zensational, 54; Dancing in Silks, 43; Fabulous Strike, 9; California Flag, 6; Vineyard Haven, 1; Voter Abstentions, 1.
Male Turf HorseGio Ponti, 206; Conduit, 22; Presious Passion, 3; Court Vision, 1.
Female Turf HorseGoldikova (IRE), 172; Ventura, 41; Magical Fantasy, 7; Midday (GB), 7; Pure Clan, 3; Forever Together, 1; Voter Abstentions, 1.
Steeplechase HorseMixed Up, 209; Red Letter Day, 3; Voter Abstentions, 20.
Horse of the YearRachel Alexandra, 130; Zenyatta, 99; Voter Abstentions, 2; No Vote, 1.
Outstanding OwnerGodolphin Racing, 61; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S. Moss, 56; Juddmonte Farms, 40; WinStar Farm, 38; Stonestreet Stables and Harold McCormick, 15; Augustin Stables, 7; Michael Gill, 6; Darley Stable, 3; Zayat Stables, 2; Heiligbrodt Racing Stables, 1; Midwest Thoroughbreds, 1; Voter Abstentions, 2.
Outstanding BreederJuddmonte Farms, 157; Adena Springs, 44; Dolphus Morrison, 16; Maverick Productions, Ltd., 3; WinStar Farm, 3; Eugene Melnyk, 2; Darley Stable, 1. Voter Abstentions, 6.
Outstanding TrainerSteve Asmussen, 130; John Shirreffs, 57; Jonathan Sheppard, 19; Bob Baffert,10; Saeed bin Suroor, 5; Bobby Frankel, 4; Jerry Hollendorfer, 2; Hal Wiggins, 2; Todd Pletcher, 2; Voter Abstentions, 1.
Outstanding JockeyJulien Leparoux, 122; Garrett Gomez,46; Ramon Dominguez, 45; Calvin Borel, 13; Mike Smith, 3; Kent Desormeaux, 2; Russell Baze, 1.
Apprentice JockeyChristian Santiago Reyes, 93; Luis Saez, 48; Luis Batista, 47; Inez Karlsson, 8; Michael Straight, 4; Omar Moreno, 3; Jose Vega, 3; Tony Maragh, 2; Casey Papineau, 1; Angel Serpa, 1; Voter Abstentions, 21, No Vote, 1.
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Award of Merit and Special AwardAward of Merit: William S. Farish of Lane?s End Farm.
Special Award: Monique Koehler, founder of race horse rescue programs.
Media Eclipse AwardsPhotography: Jeff Taylor, The Winchester Star, ``Rider Thrown''; March 9, 2009.
Writing-Feature/Enterprise: Joe Drape, The New York Times; April 30, 2009.
News/Commentary: Sean Clancy, The Blood-Horse, ``Life?s Work''; January 3, 2009.
National Television: Live Racing: ESPN, The Belmont Stakes on ABC; Mike McQuade, Producer; June 6, 2009.
National Television: Feature: NBC Sports, ``The Story of Mine That Bird, 50-1''; Rob Hyland and Jack Felling, Producers; May 16, 2009.
Local Television: WLKY-TV- Louisville, Ky. ``Tom McCarthy''; John Boel and Scott Eckhardt, Producers; April 29, 2009.
Audio and Multi-Media Internet: ESPN Radio, The 2009 Kentucky Derby; John Martin, Producer; May 2, 2009.