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.
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.
Honoring Thoroughbred racing’s champions of 2025, horse and human awards in 17 categories were presented during the Jan. 22 program, culminating with the announcement of the 2025 Horse of the Year.
Sovereignty's excellence was recognized the evening of Jan. 22 when the dual classic winner was named champion 3-year-old male at the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.
With her ability to deliver top performances regardless of surface against the top horses in her division, Nitrogen delivered one of the more versatile campaigns in recent years to secure champion 3-year-old filly honors of 2025.
Canadian jockey Pietro Moran's riding accomplishments were recognized Jan. 22 when the 20-year-old was named the Eclipse Award winner as outstanding apprentice during the Eclipse Awards ceremony at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.
If there was any question whether Ted Noffey would begin his racing career by being named champion 2-year-old male, it was put to bed at the Breeders' Cup.
Super Corredora parlayed late-developing juvenile form into Eclipse Award recognition when she was named champion 2-year-old filly Jan. 22 during an Eclipse Award ceremony at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.