A total of 19 Kentucky-breds have been named as finalists for 2021 Eclipse Awards, recognizing excellence in Thoroughbred racing. Voted on by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters, the Eclipse Award champions will be crowned during the 51st annual ceremony on Feb. 10 at Santa Anita.

Kentucky-bred Eclipse Award Finalists:
2-Year-Old Male
Corniche (owned by Speedway Stables – bred by Bart Evans & Stonehaven Steadings) and Jack Christopher (owned by Jim Bakke, Gerald Isbister, Coolmore Stud & Peter Brant – bred by Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate).

2-Year-Old Filly
Echo Zulu (owned by L and N Racing – bred by Betz, Betz, Burns/CHNNHK/Magers/CoCo Equine/Ramsby), Juju’s Map (owned by Albaugh Family Stables – bred by Fred Hertrich III), and Pizza Bianca (owned & bred by Bobby Flay).

3-Year-Old Male
Essential Quality (owned & bred by Godolphin) and Life Is Good (owned by CHC Inc. & WinStar Farm – bred by Gary & Mary West Stable).

3-Year-Old Filly
Clairiere (owned & bred by Stonestreet) and Malathaat (owned by Shadwell Stables – bred by Stonestreet).

Older Dirt Male
Maxfield (owned & bred by Godolphin) and Mystic Guide (owned & bred by Godolphin).

Older Dirt Female
Letruska (owned & bred by St. George Stables) and Shedaresthedevil (owned by Flurry Racing Stables, Qatar Racing, & Big Aut Farms – bred by WinStar Farm).

Male Sprinter
Flightline (owned by Hronis Racing, Siena Farm, Summer Wind Equine, West Point Thoroughbreds, & Woodford Racing – bred by Summer Wind Equine) and Jackie’s Warrior (owned by J. Kirk & Judy Robison – bred by J & J Stables).

Female Sprinter
Bella Sofia (owned by Michael Imperio, Vincent Scuderi, Sofia Soares, Gabrielle Farm, Mazel Stable Partners, Matthew Mercurio, Medallion Racing, Parkland Thoroughbreds, & Barry Fowler – bred by Two Tone Farms), Ce Ce (owned & bred by Bo Hirsch LLC), and Gamine (owned by Michael Lund Petersen – bred by Grace Thoroughbred Holdings).

Female Turf Horse
War Like Goddess (owned by George Kirkorian – bred by Calumet Farm).