Hottest HOTY Race in Years
For some fans, I suppose. “The anticipation for this year’s Eclipse Awards is the highest in years,” writes Ralph Siraco. “What makes this year’s racing Oscars so intriguing is the race for the gold trophy: Horse of the Year, 2004…. Although there have been many anticlimactic years in the past 33 announcements for the Horse of the Year Eclipse trophy, that will be far from the case this year.” Yes, which will win? The three-year-old with a whirlwind career who triumphed over other three-year-olds in the first two legs of the Triple Crown, or the four-year-old who ran four freakishly fast races? This may be the least compelling HOTY contest ever. (Las Vegas Sun)
