Complete List of Eclipse Award Winners and the Votes

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Here is a complete list of 2004 Eclipse Award winners, announced by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, and the voting, where applicable. The awards are voted on and presented by the NTRA, Daily Racing Form and National Turf Writers Association.

Horse of the Year--Ghostzapper, 174; Smarty Jones, 95; Ashado, 1; Kitten's Joy, 1. Voter Abstentions, 3.

2-Year-Old Male--Declan's Moon, 188; Afleet Alex, 44; Wilko, 22; Rockport Harbor 17; Roman Ruler 1. Voter Abstentions, 2.

2-Year-Old Filly--Sweet Catomine, 273; Runway Model, 1. No abstentions.

3-Year-Old Male--Smarty Jones, 265; Kitten's Joy, 7; Birdstone, 2. No Abstentions.

3-Year-Old Female--Ashado, 257; Ouija Board (GB), 14; Stellar Jayne, 1. Voter Abstentions, 2.

Older Male--Ghostzapper, 269; Pleasantly Perfect, 4; Roses in May, 1. No Abstentions.

Older Female--Azeri, 179; Sightseek, 91; Storm Flag Flying 3; Adoration, 1. No Abstentions.

Sprinter--Speightstown, 157; Pico Central, 101; Ghostzapper, 15. Voter Abstentions, 1.

Male Turf Horse--Kitten's Joy, 247; Singletary, 12; Better Talk Now, 9; Soaring Free, 2; Sulamani, 2; Leroidesanimaux, 1; Nothing to Lose, 1. No Abstentions.

Female Turf Horse--Ouija Board, 235; Ticker Tape, 24; Intercontinental, 6; Light Jig, 2; Megahertz, 2; Wonder Again, 2; Commercante, 1; Lucifer's Stone, 1. Voter Abstentions, 1.

Steeplechase Horse--Hirapour, 216; Sur La Tete, 10; McDynamo, 8; Preemptive Strike, 2; Tres Touche, 2; Cherokee in the Hills, 1. Voter Abstentions, 35.

Outstanding Owner--Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, 100; Michael Gill, 79; Someday Farm, 41; Adena Springs/Stronach Entities, 27; Juddmonte Farms, 12; Gary Tanaka, 2, Eugene and Laura Melnyk, 2; Sam-Son Farm, 2; Robert Bone,1; Robert and Beverly Lewis, 1; Louis O'Brien, 1. Voter Abstentions, 6.

Outstanding Breeder--Adena Springs, 166; Juddmonte Farms 26; John Franks, 18; Someday Farm, 16; Aaron and Marie Jones, 13; Farnsworth Farms, 9; Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, 9; William S. Farish, 3; Arthur Appleton, 1; Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Wygod, 1. Voter Abstentions, 12.

Outstanding Trainer--Todd Pletcher, 155; Steve Asmussen, 71; Robert Frankel 35; John Servis 12; Voter Abstentions, 1.

Outstanding Jockey--John Velazquez, 241; Edgar Prado, 14; Rafael Bejarano, 6; Jerry Bailey, 4; Stewart Elliott, 4; Ramon Dominguez, 3; Alex Solis, 1. Voter Abstentions, 1.

Outstanding Apprentice Jockey==Brian Hernandez, Jr., 164; Pablo Fragoso, 84; Mick Ruis, 5; James Graham, 2; Eric Camacho, 1; Brandon Whitacre, 1.

Other Eclipse Awards that had already been announced were presented Monday night. They were:

Eclipse Award of Merit--Voted on by a panel of representatives from the three presenting organizations and previously announced, the award was presented to Oaklawn Park and the Cella Family. The Eclipse Award of Merit is presented to an individual or entity displaying outstanding lifetime achievement in, and service to, the Thoroughbred industry.

Special Award--Voted on by a panel of representatives from the three presenting organizations and previously announced, the award went to Dale Baird. The Special Award is presented to honor outstanding individual achievements in, or contributions to, the sport of Thoroughbred racing.

Media Eclipse Awards--Given in the categories of photography, audio and multi-media Internet, news/commentary, feature/enterprise writing, local television, national television–feature and national television–live racing programming to recognize members of the media for outstanding coverage of Thoroughbred racing. The 2004 Media Eclipse Awards winners, determined by a judges' panel for each category and previously announced, are:

Photography: Cindy Pierson Dulay, "Stephan's Angel Leaps," Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, July 2004.

Writing – Feature/Enterprise: Mike Jensen, "Smarty Jones Series," Philadelphia Inquirer, May 1- August 6, 2004

Writing - News/Commentary: Bill Christine, "Kayak II," Los Angeles Times, December 24, 2003

TV - Live Racing: NBC Sports, David Michaels, Belmont Stakes, June 5, 2004.

TV – Feature: ESPN, ESPN Original Entertainment, Fritz Mitchell, "Smarty Jones: America's Horse," October 31, 2004

TV - Local: WAVE 3 TV, Louisville; "Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs," Dan Foos; May 1, 2004

Audio and Multi-Media Internet : Premiere Radio Networks, Shelby Whitfield, Belmont Stakes, June 5, 2004

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