In appreciation of horseplayers throughout North America, tonight we will honor John Doyle, a Scottsdale, Ariz., resident who won the $500,000 first-place prize and title of 2011 DRF/NTRA Handicapper of the Year at the 12th annual Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship (NHC) last January in Las Vegas.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – With the Eclipse Awards being held in California, two of the most popular winners on Monday night were from the home team. There were rousing cheers in the ballroom at the Beverly Wilshire hotel when both Acclamation and, especially, Amazombie were announced as champions.

Both horses are California-breds, and both provided rewards for people who have been participating in the game for decades.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Havre de Grace on Monday night joined Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta by becoming the third straight female to be named Horse of the Year, a feat never before accomplished in American racing.