Eclipse Awards Join Horse Betting Menu
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Eclipse Awards Added to Horse Betting Lineup
In the world of horse racing, action is never far away. With events taking place from Hollywood to Hong Kong at over 100 racetracks globally, you’d think that even the most dedicated horse racing fans would be satisfied. However, betting options are expanding with a new and exciting opportunity: wagering on the prestigious Eclipse Awards.
Betting on Eclipse Awards
Some innovative sportsbooks are now offering odds on which horses will secure Eclipse Awards for racing excellence, with the ceremony scheduled for January 22 in Beverly Hills, California. This presents a unique twist for bettors, allowing them to put their money where their convictions are.
Not all categories are open for wagering, as some awards appear to have clear frontrunners:
- Two-year-old colt or gelding: Street Sense is the undeniable favorite after a stunning victory in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.
- Two-year-old filly: Dreaming of Anna remains unbeaten, dominating her male counterparts and triumphing in the Breeders’ Cup. A unanimous vote is expected, sparking interest in odds for the likelihood of a clean sweep.
- Three-year-old colt or gelding: While Barbaro, the injured Kentucky Derby winner, inspires sympathy, Bernardini’s victories in the Preakness, Travers, and Jockey Club Gold Cup make him the expected winner.
- Older male and Horse of the Year: Invasor’s four Grade 1 victories, including the Breeders’ Cup Classic, secure his spot as a standout contender.
- Grass Female: Ouija Board is set for Hall of Fame glory, with an Eclipse Award likely joining her accolades.
Competitive Categories
The real excitement?"and spirited betting?"lies in several highly competitive categories:
- Sprint: Thors Echo proved his mettle with a victory in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, and further cemented his claim with a win in the De Francis Dash. He faces competition from Bondonaro and Dubai Escapade.
- Three-year-old filly: The tragic breakdown of Pine Island has left a void, complicating votes between her past victories and Wait a While, a graded stakes winner coast to coast.
- Older female: Fleet Indian’s breakdown on Breeders’ Cup day complicates her acclaim, as voters weigh her perfect pre-cup record against Round Pond’s triumph in the race.
- Grass male: This fiercely contested category may favor Miesque's Approval, the Breeders’ Cup Mile victor, amidst a field including Red Rocks, Lava Man, and others.
Human Awards
The Eclipse Awards also honor outstanding human contributors to the sport. Garrett Gomez leads the race for top jockey against competitors Edgar Prado and Victor Espinoza. Todd Pletcher, with a record-setting year in earnings, is the trainer to beat but faces sentimental competition from Michael Matz, known for his resilient handling of Barbaro. In ownership, Roy and Gretchen Jackson are praised for their unwavering support of Barbaro.
A panel of turf writers and racing secretaries will decide the award winners, but for those who prefer racing over voting, there's always another race just around the corner. For horse racing enthusiasts, it’s Election Day every day at the track.
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