LOS ANGELES — Southern California's grip on horse racing's Eclipse Awards continues to wane with only three horses and one person among the 16 groups of finalists that were announced Saturday. Though the number is small, the region does have the entry that should easily win the most important award, Horse of the Year. Finalists for Horse of the Year were not announced. Southern California had 17 Eclipse Award nominees in 2017 and 18 in 2018, including Triple Crown winner Justify. He was injured in the Breeders' Cup Classic and did not finish and was retired.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 07, 2023 22:38 UTC