LEXINGTON, KY (July 8, 2026) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB) announced today that the 56th Annual Eclipse Awards will return to the Breakers Palm Beach in Florida to honor Thoroughbred racing’s human and equine champions of 2026 on the 19th of January, 2027.
“The Breakers Palm Beach continues to be a great host for the Eclipse Awards, and we’re thrilled to return for our fifth year,” said NTRA President and CEO Tom Rooney. “Getting everyone together to celebrate the success of our sport’s equine and human competitors is the highlight of the year. The Breakers is the perfect venue to honor the best we have to offer in Thoroughbred racing.”
Ticket sales for the black-tie Eclipse Awards will begin on November 9th, 2026. For more details on the 56th Annual Eclipse Awards, visit https://www.ntra.com/eclipse-awards/. For any event questions, contact Michele Ravencraft at mravencraft@ntra.com.
About the Eclipse Awards
Produced by the NTRA, The Eclipse Awards are named after the great 18th-century racehorse and foundation sire Eclipse, who began racing at age five and was undefeated in 18 starts, including eight walkovers. Eclipse sired the winners of 344 races, including three Epsom Derbies. Eclipse Awards voting is conducted by the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB), Daily Racing Form, National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) member racing officials and Equibase field personnel.
About The Breakers Palm Beach
Originally built in 1896, The Breakers remains one of America’s legendary resort destinations. Renowned for its seaside glamour and world-class service, the 538-room, Italian Renaissance-style hotel resides on 140 acres of oceanfront property in the heart of Palm Beach. With unapologetic luxury, Resort amenities feature a private beach, four oceanfront pools, five whirlpool spas, 25 luxury beach bungalows and a variety of watersports; a new luxury spa; indoor-outdoor Ocean Fitness center; 36 holes of championship golf, including the Ocean Course and The Breakers Rees Jones® Course; 10 Har-Tru tennis courts; a Family Entertainment Center; an array of on-site boutiques; and nine acclaimed restaurants, with settings ranging from casual beachfront to stylishly sophisticated.
Contact: Thomas Meis at Tmeis@ntra.com
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