Thoroughbred Racing Fans Select Wise Dan as 2012 Eclipse Award Horse of the Year on DRF.com

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of the 42^nd Annual Eclipse Awards ceremony on January 19 racing fans have selected Wise Dan as their choice for Horse of the Year on Daily Racing Form's site, DRF.com. With over 11,000 votes cast, the fans' votes for Horse of the Year automatically entered them in Daily Racing Form's Eclipse Award Fan Vote Sweepstakes for a chance to win a VIP trip for two to attend this year's Eclipse Awards show, which will be streamed live at DRF.com. Fans were also encouraged to cast their votes in the other 14 horse and human Eclipse Award categories.

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The results of the 2012 Daily Racing Form's Eclipse Award Fan Vote are:

"We look forward to seeing how well the fans' picks align with the Eclipse Award champions who will be announced on Saturday," said John Hartig, CEO, Daily Racing Form. "Daily Racing Form readers are deeply knowledgeable and passionate about their favorite horses and players, and their choices are usually a strong indicator of who will be named the best of the best in each category."

Voter April Ward of Long Beach, California was selected at random as the winner of Daily Racing Form's Eclipse Award Fan Vote Sweepstakes. April's prize package features a 3 day/2 night trip, including airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation and event tickets, for her and a guest to attend the January 19 Eclipse Award ceremony. In addition, they will be treated to a VIP experience at Gulfstream Park.

As to why she cast her vote for Horse of the Year to enter the sweepstakes, April says, "I have been familiar with Daily Racing Form forever. I have never been to Gulfstream Park and thought it would be fun to go to the awards dinner. I love I'll Have Another so I had to choose him."

ABOUT Daily Racing Form
Daily Racing Form, "America's Turf Authority since 1894" for Thoroughbred racing horseplayers and professionals throughout North America, is the Thoroughbred industry's dominant multi-channel media company. Launched in 1894, Daily Racing Form is the only daily newspaper in the U.S. dedicated solely to the coverage of a single sport, publishing up to 2,000 unique pages of statistical and editorial copy every day, in as many as 20 daily editions, 364 days a year. Its companion website, www.DRF.com is the most heavily-trafficked horseracing destination, providing players with the most extensive news coverage in racing, interactive past performances, exclusive handicapping tools, DRF Breeding, and access to DRFBets™, America's fastest growing online and mobile wagering platform. Additionally, Daily Racing Form publishes Harness Eye, the daily newspaper and digital content for Standardbred racing since 1964, offering news, handicapping products, and online wagering functionality specifically for Harness players.

ABOUT The Eclipse Awards
The Eclipse Awards are named after the great 18th-century racehorse and foundation sire Eclipse, who began racing at age five and was undefeated in 18 starts, including eight walkovers. Eclipse sired the winners of 344 races, including three Epsom Derbies. The Eclipse Awards are bestowed upon horses and individuals whose outstanding achievements in North America have earned them the title of Champion in their respective categories. Those awards are voted by NTRA, Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB). Eclipse Awards also are given to recognize members of the media for outstanding coverage of Thoroughbred racing.

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SOURCE Daily Racing Form