2003 Finalists Finalists Profiles: The 2003 Eclipse finalists were announced on January 5. For profiles and past performances of the 2003 Eclipse Awards finalists - Click here.   Fan Polls Fan Choices: The fans' selections only differed from the voters' in four of the 16 voting categories in 2003. Compare results in all of this year's Eclipse Awards fan polls. Click here.   2003 Eclipse Award Winners Horse of the Year: Mineshaft Older Male: Mineshaft Older Female: Azeri 2YO-C: Action This Day 2YO-F: Halfbridled 3YO-C: Funny Cide 3YO-F: Bird Town Turf Male: High Chaparral Turf Female: Islington Sprinter: Aldebaran Steeplechase: McDynamo Jockey: Jerry Bailey Apprentice Jockey: Eddie Castro Trainer: Robert Frankel Owner: Juddmonte Farms Breeder: Juddmonte Farms   Media Awards Media Awards: The 2003 winners include William Nack for feature/enterprise writing, Jay Hovdey for news/commentary writing, and Frank Anderson for photography. Click here.   Special & Merit Awards Special & Merit Eclipse Awards: Richard Duchossois, the former owner of Arlington International Racecourse, will receive the 2003 Eclipse Award of Merit. Click here.   News Coverage :: Mineshaft in a runaway :: Narrower - but no clearer :: My checklist for choosing a champ :: The clock is ticking for voters :: Horse of the Year - by Beyers   Previous Winners The Eclipse Awards have honored brilliance in Thoroughbred horse racing since 1971. :: 2002 Winners :: Previous Winners Eclipse Home | Past Performances | Statistics | Finalists | Special Awards | Media Awards | Fan Polls ©2003-04 Daily Racing Form, LLC