Book'em Danno Named Eclipse Champion Male Sprinter
Considered a "horse of a lifetime" by his connections, a historic season for New Jersey-bred Book'em Danno led to Eclipse Award honors as 2025's champion male sprinter.
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Considered a "horse of a lifetime" by his connections, a historic season for New Jersey-bred Book'em Danno led to Eclipse Award honors as 2025's champion male sprinter.
Once again a victory in the Breeders' Cup unlocked the door to an Eclipse Award for the champion female sprinter.
Godolphin is the first entity to win dual Eclipse Award titles as outstanding owner and breeder for five consecutive years, and the first to win six consecutive outstanding owner titles.
Cool Jet, the winner of the 2025 Commonwealth Cup Stakes (NSA-1), takes the Eclipse Award for champion steeplechase horse.
The 2025 season didn't go as flawlessly for 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna, but when pushed to her absolute limit in the Personal Ensign Stakes (G1), fans again saw the champion's heart.
It's hard to imagine much that would put Bill Mott into even more rarified air. But with his latest achievement—a fifth Eclipse award—he continues to elevate his status.
Despite a Breeders' Cup loss, the daughter of Karakontie was named Eclipse champion turf female at the Eclipse Awards ceremony Jan. 22, becoming the first Eclipse Award winner trained by Cherie DeVaux.
Forever Young may have raced only once in the United States in 2025, but it was an unforgettable, award-winning performance.
Crowned champion 3-year-old male earlier in the evening, Sovereignty ascended to racing's most prestigious honor Jan. 22 when named Horse of the Year at the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards ceremony at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.
After a gallant third-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) in 2024, Notable Speech claimed the 2025 edition—a key victory in earning the title of 2025 Eclipse champion turf male.