ECLIPSE AWARDS WINNERS
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ECLIPSE AWARDS LEADERS (1971-2022)
Most wins, overall (horses)
8 – Forego (1977 Older Male, 1976 Horse of the Year, 1976 Older Male, 1975 Horse of the Year, 1975 Older Male, 1974 Horse of the Year, 1974 Older Male, 1974 Sprinter)
7 – John Henry (1984 Horse of the Year, 1984 Turf Male, 1983 Turf Male, 1981 Horse of the Year, 1981 Older Male, 1981 Turf Male, 1980 Turf Male)
6 – Wise Dan (2013 Horse of the Year, 2013 Older Male, 2013 Turf Male, 2012 Horse of the Year, 2012 Older Male, 2012 Turf Male)
5 (tie) – Affirmed (1979 Horse of the Year, 1979 Older Male, 1978 Horse of the Year, 1978 3-Year-Old Male, 1977 2-Year-Old Male); Secretariat (1973 Horse of the Year, 1972 Horse of the Year, 1972 2-Year-Old Male, 1973 3-Year-Old Male, 1973 Turf Male); Lonesome Glory (Steeplechase Horse, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999)
4 (10 tied) – California Chrome (2016 Horse of the Year, 2016 Older Dirt Male, 2014 Horse of the Year, 2014 3-Year-Old Male); Beholder (2016 Older Dirt Female, 2015 Older Dirt Female, 2013 3-Year-Old Filly, 2012 2-Year-Old Filly); Zenyatta (2010 Horse of the Year, 2010 Older Female, 2009 Older Female, 2008 Older Female); Curlin (2008 Horse of the Year, 2008 Older Male, 2007 Horse of the Year, 2007 3-Year-Old Male); Azeri (2004 Older Female, 2003 Older Female, 2002 Horse of the Year, 2002 Older Female); Skip Away (1998 Horse of the Year, 1996 3-Year-Old Male, 1998 Older Male, 1997 Older Male); Cigar (1996 Horse of the Year, 1996 Older Male, 1995 Horse of the Year, 1995 Older Male); Spectacular Bid (1980 Horse of the Year, 1980 Older Male, 1979 3-Year-Old Male, 1978 2-Year-Old Male); Seattle Slew (1978 Older Male, 1977 Horse of the Year, 1977 3-Year-Old Male, 1976 2-Year-Old Male); Flatterer (1986 Steeplechase Horse, 1985 Steeplechase Horse, 1984 Steeplechase Horse, 1983 Steeplechase Horse)
Forego
Most wins, overall (humans)
12 – Frank Stronach (Adena Springs – 2011 Outstanding Breeder, 2010 Outstanding Breeder, 2008 Outstanding Breeder, 2007 Outstanding Breeder, 2006 Outstanding Breeder, 2005 Outstanding Breeder, 2004 Outstanding Breeder; Frank Stronach – 2008 Outstanding Owner, 2000 Outstanding Breeder, 2000 Outstanding Owner, 1999 Outstanding Owner, 1998 Outstanding Owner)
9 – Juddmonte Farms (Outstanding Owner – 2017, 2016, 2003, 1992. Outstanding Breeder: 2009, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1995)
7 (tie) – Todd Pletcher (Outstanding Trainer – 2014, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004); Jerry Bailey (Outstanding Jockey – 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1997, 1996, 1995)
6 – Ken and Sarah Ramsey (2014 Outstanding Breeder, 2014 Outstanding Owner, 2013 Outstanding Breeder, 2013 Outstanding Owner, 2011 Outstanding Owner, 2004 Outstanding Owner)
5 (tie) – Robert Frankel (Outstanding Trainer – 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1993); Laffit Pincay Jr. (Outstanding Jockey – 1985, 1979, 1974, 1973, 1971)
4 (seven tied) – Bob Baffert (Outstanding Trainer – 2015, 1999, 1998, 1997); Javier Castellano (Outstanding Jockey 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013); His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Darley Stable – 2012 Outstanding Breeder, 2006 Outstanding Owner; Godolphin Racing – 2012 Outstanding Owner, 2009 Outstanding Owner); John Franks (1994 Outstanding Owner, 1993 Outstanding Owner, 1984 Outstanding Owner, 1983 Outstanding Owner); D. Wayne Lukas (Outstanding Trainer – 1994, 1987, 1986, 1985); Pat Day (Outstanding Jockey – 1991, 1987, 1986, 1984); Lazaro Barrera (Outstanding Trainer – 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976)
Frank Stronach
Multiple wins, by category(active categories)
Outstanding Breeder
8 – Frank Stronach (Adena Springs – 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004; Frank Stronach – 2000)
5 – Juddmonte Farms (2009, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1995)
3 (three tied) – Godolphin LLC (2021, 2022, 2023), Mr./Mrs. John C. Mabee (1998, 1997, 1991); Nelson Bunker Hunt (1987, 1985, 1976)
2 (four tied) – Ken and Sarah Ramsey (20014, 2013); William S. Farish (1999, 1992); Claiborne Farm (1984, 1979); E.P. Taylor (1983, 1977); Fred W. Hooper (1982, 1975); WinStar Farm (2016, 2020)
Outstanding Owner
6 – Godolphin Racing(2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2012, 2009)
4 (four tied) – Ken and Sarah Ramsey (2014, 2013, 2011, 2004); Juddmonte Farms (2017, 2016, 2003, 1992) Frank Stronach (2008, 2000, 1999, 1998); John Franks (1994, 1993, 1984, 1983); Godolphin LLC (2020, 2021, 2022)
3 (tie) – Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Klein (1987, 1986, 1985); Dan Lasater (1976, 1975, 1974)
2 (four tied) – Richard Englander (2002, 2001); Allen Paulson (1996, 1995); Ogden Phipps (1989, 1988); Harbor View Farm (1979, 1978)
Outstanding Trainer
8 – Todd Pletcher (2022, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)
5 – Robert Frankel (2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1993)
4 (five tied) – Bill Mott (2023, 2011, 1996, 1995); Bob Baffert (2015, 1999, 1998, 1997); D. Wayne Lukas (1994, 1987, 1986, 1985); Lazaro Barrera (1979, 1978, 1977, 1976); Chad Brown (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016)
3 (two tied) – Ron McAnally (1992, 1991, 1981); Charlie Whittingham (1989, 1982, 1971)
2 – (two tied) Steve Asmussen (2009, 2008); Brad Cox (2021, 2020)
Outstanding Jockey
7 – Jerry Bailey (2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1997, 1996, 1995)
5 (two tied) – Irad Ortix, Jr. (2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018); Laffit Pincay Jr. (1985, 1979, 1974, 1973, 1971)
4 (two tied) – Javier Castellano (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013); Pat Day (1991, 1987, 1986, 1984)
3 – Ramon Dominguez (2012, 2011, 2010)
2 (six tied) – Garrett Gomez (2008, 2007); John Velazquez (2005, 2004); Mike Smith (1994, 1993); Kent Desormeaux (1992, 1989); Angel Cordero Jr. (1983, 1982); Braulio Baeza (1975, 1972)
Horse of the Year
3 – Forego (1976, 1975, 1974)
2 (six tied) – California Chrome (2016, 2014); Wise Dan (2013, 2012); Curlin (2008, 2007); Cigar (1996, 1995); John Henry (1984, 1981); Affirmed (1979, 1978); Secretariat (1973, 1972)
Older Dirt Male (2015-present)/Older Male (1971-2014)
4 – Forego (1977, 1976, 1975, 1974)
2 (three tied) – Wise Dan (2013, 2012); Skip Away (1998, 1997); Cigar (1996, 1995)
Older Dirt Female (2015-present)/Older Female (1971-2014)
3 (tie) – Zenyatta (2010, 2009, 2008); Azeri (2004, 2003, 2002)
2 (five tied) – Beholder (2016, 2015); Royal Delta (2013, 2012); Paseana (1993, 1992); Bayakoa (1990, 1989); Susan’s Girl (1975, 1973)
Turf Male
4 – John Henry (1984, 1983, 1981, 1980)
2 (four tied) – Wise Dan (2013, 2012); Gio Ponti (2010, 2009); High Chaparral (2003, 2002); Cozzene (1985, 1982)
Turf Female
2 (five tied) – Tepin (2016, 2015); Goldikova (2010, 2009); Ouija Board (2006, 2004); Flawlessly (1993, 1992); Miesque (1988, 1987)
Male Sprinter (2007-present)/Sprinter (1971-2006)
2 (tie) – Roy H (2018, 2017); Housebuster (1991, 1990)
Male Sprinter
2 (two tied) – Elite Power (2023, 2022); Roy H (2018, 2017)
Female Sprinter
2 (two tied) – Goodnight Olive (2023, 2022); Groupie Doll (2013, 2012)
Steeplechase Horse
5 – Lonesome Glory (1999, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1992)
4 – Flatterer (1986, 1985, 1984, 1983)
3 (tie) – McDynamo (2006, 2005, 2003); Zaccio (1982, 1981, 1980)
2 (four tied) – Good Night Shirt (2008, 2007); Flat Top (2002, 1998); Morley Street (1991, 1990); Cafe Prince (1978, 1977)
Multiple wins, by category (inactive category)
Outstanding Owner/Breeder (awarded 1971-1973)
2 – Meadow Stable/Meadow Stud (1973, 1972)
SPECIAL AWARD AND AWARD OF MERIT RECORDS (1971-2022)
Only two individuals have received both the Special Award and the Award of Merit:
Richard Duchossois – Special Award, 1989 / Award of Merit, 2003
William Shoemaker – Special Award, 1976 / Award of Merit, 1981
Bill Shoemaker
MEDIA ECLIPSE AWARDS LEADERS (1971-2022)
Most wins, overall
29 – 29 – NBC/NBC Sports (2022 National Television Achievement [Live], 2022 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2021 National Television Achievement [Live], 2021 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2020 National Television Achievement [Live], 2020 National Television Achievement [Feature], (2018 National Television Achievement[Live], 2018 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2017 National Television Achievement[Live], 2017 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2016 National Television Achievement[Live],2015 National Television Achievement[Live], 2014 National Television Achievement [Live], 2014 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2013 National Television Achievement [Live], 2012 National Television Achievement [Live], 2009 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2008 National Television Achievement [Live], 2007 National Television Achievement [Live], 2006 National Television Achievement [Live], 2005 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2005 National Television Achievement [Live], 2004 National Television Achievement [Live], 2003 National Television Achievement [Live], 2002 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2002 National Television Achievement [Live], 2001 National Television Achievement [Live], 1996 National Television Achievement, 1984 National Television Achievement)
Bill Nack
Most wins, writers
7 – Bill Nack (Outstanding Feature Writing 2003, Outstanding Feature Writing 1991, Outstanding News/Commentary Writing 1991, Outstanding Magazine Writing 1990, Outstanding Magazine Writing 1989, Outstanding Magazine Writing 1986, Outstanding Magazine Writing 1978)
4 (tie) – Jennie Rees (Feature/Commentary 2015, News/Enterprise 2011, Outstanding Newspaper Writing 1993, Outstanding Magazine Writing 1988), Jay Hovdey (Outstanding News/Commentary Writing 2003, Outstanding News/Commentary Writing 2000, Outstanding Magazine Writing 1994, Outstanding Magazine Writing 1982)
Most wins, broadcasters
5 – John Asher (Audio/Multi-Media 1994, 1992, 1990, 1989, 1988)
Most wins, photographers
4 – Barbara Livingston (Photography Achievement 2018, 2014, 2001, 1992)
3 – Michael Clevenger (Photography Achievement 2015, 2010, 2002);
Multiple wins, by category (active categories)
National Television Achievement
29 – NBC/NBC Sports (2022 National Television Achievement [Live], 2022 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2021 National Television Achievement [Live], 2021 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2020 National Television Achievement [Live], 2020 National Television Achievement [Feature], (2018 National Television Achievement [Live], 2018 National Television Achievement [Feature]; 2017 National Television Achievement [Live], 2017 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2016 National Television Achievement [Live], 2015 National Television Achievement [Live],2014 National Television Achievement [Live], 2014 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2013 National Television Achievement [Live], 2012 National Television Achievement [Live], 2009 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2008 National Television Achievement [Live], 2007 National Television Achievement [Live], 2006 National Television Achievement [Live], 2005 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2005 National Television Achievement [Live], 2004 National Television Achievement [Live], 2003 National Television Achievement [Live], 2002 National Television Achievement [Feature], 2002 National Television Achievement [Live], 2001 National Television Achievement [Live], 1996 National Television Achievement, 1984 National Television Achievement)
12 – CBS/CBS News
10 – ABC/ABC Sports/ABC’s Wide World of Sports
8 – ESPN/ESPN Classic
4 – HRTV
Audio/Multi-Media
5 – WBAL, Baltimore (WBAL, Baltimore, 2006; KSPN/ESPN Radio 710, WBAL, Baltimore, 2003; Mark Miller, 2001; John Patti, 1997; WBAL, Baltimore, 1984)
5 – John Asher (WHAS, 1994, 1992, 1990; WAVG, 1989, 1988)
3 – Premier Radio (2004, 2002, 2000)
2 (five tied) – Horse Racing Radio Network (2022, 2019), Tom Leach, WVLK, Lexington (1999, 1993); Bob Lauder, WHAS, Louisville (1987, 1985); ABC Radio Network (1986, 1982); Win Elliot (1976, 1971)
Photography Achievement
4 – Barbara Livingston (Daily Racing Form, 2018, 2014; The Blood-Horse, 2001, 1992)
3 – Michael Clevenger, Louisville Courier-Journal (2015, 2010, 2002)
2 (six tied) – Matt Goins (Al Adiyat, 2008; Lexington Herald-Leader, 2006); Douglas Lees, Fauquier Democrat (2007, 1978); Michael J. Marten, Daily Racing Form (1999, 1995); Michael Burns, Ontario Jockey Club (1993, 1974); Rayetta Burr (Benoit and Associates, 1998; Paddock, 1983); Bob Coglianese (New York Racing Association, 1980; New York Racing Times, 1972)
Multiple wins, by category (inactive categories)
Outstanding Newspaper Writing (awarded 1971-1990, 1992-1999)
3 (tie) – Maryjean Wall, Lexington Herald-Leader (1999, 1997, 1980); Edwin Pope, Miami Herald (1986, 1982, 1976)
2 (three tied) – Tom Keyser, Baltimore Sun (1998, 1996); Paul Moran, Newsday (1990, 1985); Billy Reed (Lexington Herald-Leader, 1988; Louisville Courier-Journal, 1979)
Outstanding Magazine Writing (awarded 1971-1990, 1992-1999)
4 – Bill Nack, Sports Illustrated (1990, 1989, 1986, 1978)
2 (four tied) – Jay Hovdey (The Blood-Horse, 1994; Horsemen’s Journal, 1982); Joseph P. Pons Jr., The Blood-Horse (1992, 1981); Frank Deford, Sports Illustrated(1984, 1975); Whitney Tower, Classic (1977, 1976)
Outstanding News/Commentary Writing (awarded 1991, 2000-2009)
2 – Jay Hovdey, Daily Racing Form (2003, 2000)
Outstanding Feature Writing (awarded 1991, 2000-2009)
2 (tie) – Mike Jensen, Philadelphia Inquirer (2006, 2004); Bill Nack (Gentlemen’s Quarterly, 2003; Sports Illustrated, 1991)
Local Television Achievement (awarded 1975-2009)
4 – WHAS, Louisville (Jeff Lifson, 1998; WHAS, Louisville, 1981; Cawood Ledford, 1978, 1975)
3 – WAVE 3, Louisville (2008, 2005, 2004)
2 (tie) – WLKY 32, Louisville (2009, 2006); WKPC-TV, Louisville (Rick Cushing, 1992; Philip von Borries, 1990)