Paul Weitman, owner of Lookin At Lucky, accepts the award for Two Year Old Male during the Eclipse awards at the Beverly Wilshire hotel on January 18, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA.

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Nancy Mazzoni, owner of She Be Wild, accepts the award for Two Year Old Filly.

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Shane Ryan, owner of Gio Ponti, accepts the award for Male Turf Horse. Gio Ponti also received the award for Older Male.

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Richard Mandella accepts the award for Champion Female Turf Horse, Goldikova.

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Jonathan Sheppard (right), trainer of Mixed Up, accepts the award for Steeplechase Horse.

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Dr. John Chandler, president of Juddmonte North America and Champion Breeder of 2009, accepts the award for Best Breeder.

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William Farish accepts the award of merit during the Eclipse awards.

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William Farish accepts the award of merit during the Eclipse awards.

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John Conte accepts the award for Handicapper of the Year.

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George Strawbridge Jr. of Augustin Stables and owner of Informed Decision, accepts the award for Female Sprinter.

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Tom Ludt of Vinery Stables and co-owner of Kodiak Cowboy accepts the award for Male Sprinter.

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K. K. and Devi Jayaraman, owners and breeders of Summer Bird, accepts the award for 3 Year Old Male.

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Jess Jackson, co-owner of Rachel Alexandra, accepts the award for 3 Year Old Female.

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Jimmy Bell accepts the award for Outstanding Owner on behalf of the Maktoum Family during the Eclipse awards.

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Actress Bo Derek and Greg Avioli, President of the Breeder's Cup present the award for Best Older Male Horse during the Eclipse awards.

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Jerry and Ann Moss, owner of Zenyatta, accepts the award for Champion Older Female.

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Jerry and Ann Moss, owner of Zenyatta, accepts the award for Champion Older Female.

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Christian Santiago Reyes of Puerto Rico accepts the award for Apprentice Jockey.

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Julien Leparoux of France accepts the award for Jockey.

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After months of debate and speculation, Jess Jackson accepts the award for Horse of the Year.

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Jess Jackson, co-owner of Rachel Alexandra, accepts the award for Horse of the Year.

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Jess Jackson, co-owner of Rachel Alexandra, accepts the award for Horse of the Year.

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Jess Jackson, co-owner of Rachel Alexandra, accepts the award for Horse of the Year.

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