Finalists revealed for 2011 Eclipse Awards
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01/05/2012 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Breeders' Cup race winners Hansen, Caleb's Posse and Royal Delta have been announced as finalists for 2011 Eclipse Awards.
The 41st Eclipse Awards program will be held Monday, January 16 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California. The awards are voted on by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), National Turf Writers And Broadcasters (NTWAB) and Daily Racing Form.
Hansen, winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, is one of three finalists for champion two-year-old male. He is joined by Juvenile runner-up Union Rags and Creative Cause.
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile champ Caleb's Posse is a finalist in two categories -- three-year-old male and male sprinter. The other finalists for champion three- year-old male are Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom and Preakness victor Shackleford. Joining Caleb's Posse as finalists for champion male sprinter are Breeders' Cup Sprint winner Amazombie and Regally Ready.
Royal Delta, winner of the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic, is a finalist for three-year-old female honors. The filly is joined by Ladies' Classic runner-up It's Tricky and Kentucky Oaks winner Plum Pretty.
Finalists for Horse of the Year will be announced on the night of the ceremony.
The 2011 Eclipse Awards finalists are:
Horse of the Year: TBA
Two-Year-Old Male: Creative Cause, Hansen, Union Rags
Two-Year-Old Filly: Grace Hall, My Miss Aurelia, Stephanie's Kitten
Three-Year-Old Male: Animal Kingdom, Caleb's Posse, Shackleford
Three-Year-Old Filly: It's Tricky, Plum Pretty, Royal Delta
Older Male: Acclamation, Game on Dude, Tizway
Older Female: Awesome Maria, Blind Luck, Havre de Grace
Male Sprinter: Amazombie, Caleb's Posse, Regally Ready
Female Sprinter: Hilda's Passion, Musical Romance, Sassy Image
Male Turf Horse: Acclamation, Cape Blanco (IRE), St Nicholas Abbey (IRE)
Female Turf Horse: Dubawi Heights (GB), Perfect Shirl, Stacelita (FR)
Steeplechase: Black Jack Blues (IRE), Decoy Daddy (IRE), Tax Ruling (IRE)
Owner: Midwest Thoroughbreds, Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, Team Valor
Breeder: Adena Springs, Brereton C. Jones, Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey
Trainer: Bob Baffert, Bill Mott, Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Javier Castellano, Ramon Dominguez, John Velazquez
Apprentice Jockey: Ryan Curatolo, Kyle Frey, Rosario Montanez
The Eclipse Awards are presented by the NTRA, NTWAB and Daily Racing Form in recognition of excellence in thoroughbred racing.
Eclipse Awards are bestowed upon horses and individuals whose outstanding achievements have earned them the title of 'Champion' in their respective categories. Awards also are given to recognize members of the media for outstanding coverage of thoroughbred racing.
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Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.
Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.
Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.
Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.
All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.
A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.
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2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1
Ron Brace (NE) 25/1
Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1
Darius Butler (NE) 40/1
Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1
Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1
Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1
Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1
Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1
Larry English (SD) 15/1
Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1
Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1
Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1
Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1
James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1
Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1
Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1
Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1
Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1
Roy Miller (TB) 20/1
Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1
Fili Moala (IND) 30/1
Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1
Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1
B J Raji (GB) 7/1
Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1
Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1
David Verkune (CLE) 20/1
Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 6/1
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