Finalists revealed for 2011 Eclipse Awards
Horseracing Betting Lines
01/05/2012 -
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Breeders' Cup race winners Hansen, Caleb's
Posse and Royal Delta have been announced as finalists for 2011 Eclipse
Awards.
The 41st Eclipse Awards program will be held Monday, January 16 at the Beverly
Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California. The awards are voted on by the National
Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), National Turf Writers And Broadcasters
(NTWAB) and Daily Racing Form.
Hansen, winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, is one of three finalists for
champion two-year-old male. He is joined by Juvenile runner-up Union Rags and
Creative Cause.
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile champ Caleb's Posse is a finalist in two categories --
three-year-old male and male sprinter. The other finalists for champion three-
year-old male are Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom and Preakness victor
Shackleford. Joining Caleb's Posse as finalists for champion male sprinter are
Breeders' Cup Sprint winner Amazombie and Regally Ready.
Royal Delta, winner of the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic, is a finalist for
three-year-old female honors. The filly is joined by Ladies' Classic runner-up
It's Tricky and Kentucky Oaks winner Plum Pretty.
Finalists for Horse of the Year will be announced on the night of the
ceremony.
The 2011 Eclipse Awards finalists are:
Horse of the Year: TBA
Two-Year-Old Male: Creative Cause, Hansen, Union Rags
Two-Year-Old Filly: Grace Hall, My Miss Aurelia, Stephanie's Kitten
Three-Year-Old Male: Animal Kingdom, Caleb's Posse, Shackleford
Three-Year-Old Filly: It's Tricky, Plum Pretty, Royal Delta
Older Male: Acclamation, Game on Dude, Tizway
Older Female: Awesome Maria, Blind Luck, Havre de Grace
Male Sprinter: Amazombie, Caleb's Posse, Regally Ready
Female Sprinter: Hilda's Passion, Musical Romance, Sassy Image
Male Turf Horse: Acclamation, Cape Blanco (IRE), St Nicholas Abbey (IRE)
Female Turf Horse: Dubawi Heights (GB), Perfect Shirl, Stacelita (FR)
Steeplechase: Black Jack Blues (IRE), Decoy Daddy (IRE), Tax Ruling (IRE)
Owner: Midwest Thoroughbreds, Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, Team Valor
Breeder: Adena Springs, Brereton C. Jones, Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey
Trainer: Bob Baffert, Bill Mott, Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Javier Castellano, Ramon Dominguez, John Velazquez
Apprentice Jockey: Ryan Curatolo, Kyle Frey, Rosario Montanez
The Eclipse Awards are presented by the NTRA, NTWAB and Daily Racing Form in
recognition of excellence in thoroughbred racing.
Eclipse Awards are bestowed upon horses and individuals whose outstanding
achievements have earned them the title of 'Champion' in their respective
categories. Awards also are given to recognize members of the media for
outstanding coverage of thoroughbred racing.
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West Virginia
Texas
USC
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California
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Oklahoma
Iowa
Louisville
Florida State
Michigan
Miami (FL)
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Virginia Tech
Nebraska
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Georgia
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Arizona
Pittsburgh
Iowa State
Wisconsin
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Virginia
North Carolina
Fresno State
Hawaii
Northwestern
BYU
Oregon State
UNLV
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7-1
8-1
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8-1
12-1
15-1
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20-1
20-1
20-1
20-1
20-1
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70-1
100-1
100-1
100-1
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400-1
500-1
500-1
500-1
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1000-1
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40-1 |
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Florida State
Virginia Tech
Clemson
Georgia Tech
Boston College
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina State
North Carolina
Wake Forest
Duke |
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2-1
3-1
7-1
15-1
15-1
15-1
30-1
30-1
30-1
50-1
500-1 |
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Nebraska
Texas Tech
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Iowa State
Texas A&M
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Baylor
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9-5
9-2
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14-1
15-1
15-1
30-1
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An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
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Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
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