Every year, fans of horse racing come together to vote on the most exciting and memorable moments in the sport. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has opened voting for the 2024 Racing Moment of the Year, celebrating the most unforgettable events from North American Thoroughbred racing in 2023. Here’s everything you need to know about how to participate and what moments are in the running.
How to Cast Your Vote
Voting is simple and open to all fans. You can make your choice on the NTRA website or through the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). To vote on X, use the official hashtags listed with each moment or retweet posts from the @NTRA account. Remember, you can vote for multiple moments, but only one vote per moment per account will be counted. Voting closes on January 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST, so don’t miss your chance to support your favorite moment.
Top Moments Nominated for 2024
Here are the ten moments nominated this year, each representing a thrilling achievement or heartwarming story:
1. #frankie6straight
Frankie Dettori rode six straight winners at Santa Anita on Derby day, an incredible feat for the 54-year-old jockey.
2. #annaoaks
Thorpedo Anna claimed the Kentucky Oaks with a dominating performance, securing a first-time win for trainer Kenny McPeek and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.
3. #danderby
Mystik Dan triumphed in the 150th Kentucky Derby in a nail-biting photo finish, marking historic first wins for his trainer and jockey.
4. #seizethepreakness
Legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas, at 88 years old, guided Seize the Grey to a Preakness victory, thrilling thousands of micro-owners from MyRacehorse.
5. #dornochbelmont
Dornoch made history by winning the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, the first time the final Triple Crown race was held there.
6. #emmajaynejockey
Canadian jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson shattered the lifetime earnings record for female jockeys, surpassing Hall of Famer Julie Krone.
7. #fiercetravers
Fierceness held off Thorpedo Anna in an unforgettable Travers Stakes finish, solidifying his reputation as a champion.
8. #annabcdistaff
Thorpedo Anna capped off an extraordinary year by dominating the Breeders’ Cup Distaff, earning her trainer another career first.
9. #sierrabcclassic
Sierra Leone powered to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, leading a remarkable 1-2-3 finish for 3-year-olds.
10. #flavienstakesrecord
Flavien Prat set a new record for graded stakes wins in a single year, eclipsing a mark that had stood for 20 years.
Past Moments of the Year
The NTRA Racing Moment of the Year has honored incredible achievements since 1999. From heartwarming stories like Cody’s Wish to groundbreaking wins by American Pharoah and Zenyatta, each year’s winner captures the spirit and drama of horse racing. These moments remind fans why they love the sport and how much it means to them.
Why Voting Matters
Fan participation in this event brings the horse racing community together to celebrate its greatest moments. Each vote is a chance to showcase what makes racing special—whether it’s an impressive athletic feat, a moving human-animal connection, or a historic record. By voting, you also help preserve these moments as part of the sport’s legacy.
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