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Victor Carrasco established himself as one of racing’s most promising young riders in 2013, when he led all North American-based apprentice jockeys in bo

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He’s back in the saddle again!

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In the span of five weeks last spring, jockey Joel Rosario accomplished more than most riders will achieve in their entire careers.

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Javier Castellano emerged as the dominant force among jockeys in 2013.

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Entering 2013 trainer Todd Pletcher led North American trainers in earnings seven times, including consecutively from 2010-2012.

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No matter the statistical category, Bill Mott was regularly among the training leaders in 2013.

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Few trainers closed out the year better than Hall of Famer Bob Baffert. Of his nine Grade 1 victories last year, seven came over the second half of 2013.

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Richard and Karen Papiese’s Midwest Thoroughbreds has become the most successful high-volume stable in the United States over the past several years and continued to send out winners at a host of racetracks in 2013.

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Frank Stronach’s Adena Springs operation put together another strong year in 2013, battling Ken and Sarah Ramsey at the top of the North American breeders earnings list as the year drew to a close.

Finalists for the 2013 Eclipse Awards, selected by voters from Daily Racing Form, the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters, and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association. Click on a finalist to read DRF's profile. Winners will be announced Jan. 18 at the 43nd Annual Eclipse Awards dinner at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.