NTRA Reports Record Support for Eclipse Awards

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association today announced that there will be a record number of sponsors and partners supporting the 48th Annual Eclipse Awards, presented by Daily Racing Form, Breeders' Cup and The Stronach Group, and produced by NTRA.

The Eclipse Awards dinner and ceremony, honoring Thoroughbred racing's champions of 2018, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino in Hallandale Beach, Fla.

In addition to its three returning presenting sponsors, the Eclipse Awards is supported by official partners: Keeneland, Florida HBPA, Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Red Brand, Roberts Communications, Racetrack Television Network, The Jockey Club, Dean Dorton, John Deere, TVG, WinStar Farm, EquiLottery Win Place Show, Del Mar, IOA Insurance, Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, Hagyard, Hallway Feeds, Clear Span, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, New York Racing Association, LUXAIR Jets, Jackson Family Wines, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Indianos Tequila. 

Florida HBPA, Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Dean Dorton, and EquiLottery Win Place Show, and The Jockey Club are new to the Eclipse Awards roster of partners.

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) is the official charity of the 48th Eclipse Awards which will be held for the seventh consecutive year in the Sport of Kings Theatre at Gulfstream.

"We thank each of our sponsors and partners for their support of this year's Eclipse Awards," said NTRA chief operating officer Keith Chamblin. "There is a tremendous amount of excitement as we countdown the days to the first-ever match-up for the Horse of the Year title between a Triple Crown winner and a Breeders' Cup Classic Champion." 

Eclipse Awards ticket-holders are encouraged to arrive early for red-carpet entry and the lavish one-hour Keeneland Cocktail Party starting at 5:45 p.m. Following the dinner and the awards ceremony, that will conclude with the highly anticipated announcement of the 2018 Horse of the Year, an after party will be held in the Sport of Kings Theatre.