The Finalists
 

Anyone on here who shouldn't be or vice versa?

Thoughts?

DRF.....


Eclipse Award finalists
By DRF STAFF

The three Eclipse Award finalists in each category for 2007 were released Friday by the three organizations who conduct voting on the award: the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, National Turf Writers Association, and Daily Racing Form. Winners in all categories will be announced at the 37th annual Eclipse Awards ceremony, to be held Jan. 21, at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Following is a list of finalists by division:

* 2-year-old male: Kodiak Kowboy, Pyro, War Pass

* 2-year-old filly: Country Star, Indian Blessing, Proud Spell

* 3-year-old male: Curlin, Hard Spun, Street Sense

* 3-year-old filly: Octave, Panty Raid, Rags to Riches

* Older male: Corinthian, Invasor, Lawyer Ron

* Older female: Ginger Punch, Hystericalady, Nashoba’s Key

* Male sprinter: Fabulous Strike, Idiot Proof, Midnight Lute

* Female sprinter: Dream Rush, Maryfield, River’s Prayer

* Male turf horse: After Market, English Channel, Kip Deville

* Female turf horse: Lahudood, Nashoba’s Key, Precious Kitten

* Steeplechase horse: Good Night Shirt, McDynamo, Planets Aligned

* Owner: Maggi Moss, Shadwell Stable, Stronach Stables

* Breeder: Adena Springs, William S. Farish, Martin and Pam Wygod

* Trainer: Steve Asmussen, Kiaran McLaughlin, Todd Pletcher

* Jockey: Robby Albarado, Garrett Gomez, John Velazquez

* Apprentice jockey: Tyler Pizarro, Alonso Quinonez, Joe Talamo

http://www.drf.com/news/article/91368.html

I don't know who you take out, but I think Carl Nafzger deserved a long look for trainer of the year...

I don't see how they can leave out Dale Baird.

Too bad Fab Strike didn't run in the BC.

FS for sprinter.

How the F did Billy Mott not make it on to the trainer list??

The categories for the actual horses are as cut and dried as I've seen them in years. Only one or two divisions are open to any debate whatsoever.

C'mon man...
I'm not even that delusional. I was arguing his career, total body of work. But I will give you the option of 1 middle finger or 2 if you really wanna ignore that supposed truce we had lol.

I thought Smokey Stover should have been the third finalist for sprinter instead of Idiot Proof.

That does take me back. Any trainer that was suspended in 2007, how can they be in the running for an Eclipse ?

I agree, Smokey or Benny the Bull. Idiot Proof deserved a hamsandwich

Its a one horse race anyway isn't it?

excellent question, and one i'm still waiting for gary west to answer!!!

Should be removed from the ballot.

voters put him there, they apprently only read about winning, not suspending....

and i almost choked when i read a line in bloodhorse not long ago. an article that mentioned asmussed and pletcher as two future hall of famers. wonderful, ol steve in the HOF.

How can there not be an eclipse category for Vet of the Year?

Yeah it is C, still its a great honor to be at the Eclipse even if you do not win. Idiot Proof is fresh off a head jerking by In Summation