Curlin Wins Horse of the Year AgainFor the second straight year Curlin was chosen as Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards. Curlin topped Big Brown and Zenyatta who were the other two nominees for the award.Big Brown and Zenyatta did not totally miss out though as Big Brown, winner of the horse betting Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes was chosen 3-year-old Male of the Year. Big Brown defeated Colonel John and Raven's Pass to win that award. "Unfortunately, many will remember Big Brown for the only race he didn't win," said co-owner Michael Iavarone, "But he was a pleasure to be around, and he was the biggest dream any owner could ever have." Zenyatta was selected top older female defeating Ginger Punch and Cocoa Beach. Join SBG Global and start winning CASH on BASKETBALL today! Setting the industry standards with fast, free, secure and reliable deposit and withdrawl options, for over a decade SBG Global has been the World's most respected Online Sportsbook, Online Casino, Poker Room and Racebook! With up to 295% in total Bonuses (30% SPORTSBOOK BONUS!!!) and their $250,000 NBA MATCH-UP CONTEST, sign up to SBGGLOBAL.COM right now for their Unmatched Bonuses and Customer Service!! Curlin also won the top older male award over Commentator and Einstein. "I've always believed he's a true champion," said Curlin's co-owner, Jess Jackson. "He's now one of the greats of the industry. ... This is an honor beyond the dreams of somebody who dreamed that he would someday own a champion race horse when I saw Seabiscuit run in 1938." Curlin won in Dubai, took home the Stephen Foster, won the Woodward Stakes and he also won the Jockey Club Gold Cup. He was fourth in the Breeders' Cup Classic on a synthetic surface. It was the only time he finished out of the money in his career. "It's no mean feat to win two Eclipse Awards for Horse of the Year," Jackson said. "We took on everyone on all tracks in all conditions, and I think he proved he deserves the honor." Horse Betting at SBG Global. Curlin's trainer Steve Asmussen was chosen as trainer of the year. He beat out Big Brown's trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. and Bobby Frankel for the award. "Thank you, Curlin," Asmussen said. "What a special horse. ... We simply got out of his way." Garrett Gomez was chosen jockey of the year defeating Robby Albarado and Rafael Bejarano. Pascacio Lopez was the apprentice jockey of the year. The top 3-year old filly award went to Proud Spell over Music Note and Eight Belles. Midshipman won the award for top 2-year-old male beating out Old Fashioned and Vineyard Haven. Stardom Bound won the award for best 2-year-old filly. Benny the Bull won for best male sprinter, Indian Blessing for best female sprinter, Forever Together for female turf horse and Good Night Shirt for steeplechase horse. Stronach Stables won the award for top owner and Adena Springs for top breeder. Up to 165% in Total Bonuses from SBG Global! 50% Casino Deposit Bonus 50% Re-Up Casino Bonus 30% Initial Deposit Bonus 20% Buddy Referral 10% Casino Rebate 5% Horse Rebate  --- by SBG Global at 1800-sports.com on January 29, 2009
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