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Once again a victory in the Breeders' Cup unlocked the door to an Eclipse Award for the champion female sprinter.

Following a career-best year by wins and earnings in 2025, Flavien Prat earned his second consecutive Eclipse Award for outstanding jockey in 2025.

Sovereignty's excellence was recognized the evening of Jan. 22 when the dual classic winner was named champion 3-year-old male at the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.

With her ability to deliver top performances regardless of surface against the top horses in her division, Nitrogen delivered one of the more versatile campaigns in recent years to secure champion 3-year-old filly honors of 2025.

Canadian jockey Pietro Moran's riding accomplishments were recognized Jan. 22 when the 20-year-old was named the Eclipse Award winner as outstanding apprentice during the Eclipse Awards ceremony at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.

If there was any question whether Ted Noffey would begin his racing career by being named champion 2-year-old male, it was put to bed at the Breeders' Cup. 

Super Corredora parlayed late-developing juvenile form into Eclipse Award recognition when she was named champion 2-year-old filly Jan. 22 during an Eclipse Award ceremony at The Breakers Palm Beach in South Florida.

Ocala Breeders' Sales has cataloged 16 horses for its OBSOnline January auction, held Jan. 26-30. The OBSOnline January sale features 2-year-olds and horses of racing age.

Eldaafer won the 2010 Breeders' Cup Marathon (G3) and three other graded stakes in a career that spanned 2008-13.

Hong Kong's trio of superstars - Romantic Warrior, Voyage Bubble, and Ka Ying Rising, all winners on December's Internationals Day - return to action Jan. 25 at Sha Tin Racecourse.

The $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) has joined the roster of prestigious North American races for the 2026 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, Breeders' Cup Limited and Oaklawn Park announced Jan. 22.

HISA is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to the Rule Series 5000 (Equine Testing and Investigation Standards) and 7000 (Arbitration Procedures) of its Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program.

Trainer James Cassidy died Jan. 21 at his home in Monrovia, Calif., after suffering from heart disease. He was 80.

Thanks to a partnership with Britbet, 1/ST CONTENT's North American racing is available for pool betting by UK bettors across UK racetracks, in time for the Triple Crown contests, Travers Stakes at Saratoga, and Breeders' Cup World Championships.

The International Conference for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of Jockeys was hosted in Hong Kong Dec. 11-12. The conference featured presentations and panel discussions with leading experts in the field. A replay is now available.