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Sovereignty Crowned Horse of the Year at Eclipse Awards

1/23/2026

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Sovereignty (the horse) was named Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards held in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 22, 2026, and had previously won the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes.
The colt also won the 3-year-old male category at the Eclipse Awards.
Bill Mott (trainer) was named trainer of the year.
Forever Young was named outstanding older male.
Flavien Prat (jockey) won jockey of the year and Godolphin LLC was owner and breeder of the year.

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Story summary

Sovereignty (the horse) was named Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards held in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 22, 2026, and had previously won the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes.
The colt also won the 3-year-old male category at the Eclipse Awards.
Bill Mott (trainer) was named trainer of the year.
Forever Young was named outstanding older male.
Flavien Prat (jockey) won jockey of the year and Godolphin LLC was owner and breeder of the year.