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Breeders' Cup competes with Triple Crown for 'NTRA Moment of the Year' Voting is now underway on the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) web site for the 10th annual "NTRA Moment of the Year." Voters can choose from among 12 images, drawn from events in 2008. Those selecting the winning image will automatically be entered in a random drawing for a Toshiba flat-screen TV, courtesy of NTRA Advantage. The winning moment will be recognized at the January 26, 2009, Eclipse Awards ceremony in Miami, Florida. The moments were selected to illustrate a wide range of human emotions and achievements as well as outstanding displays of equine athleticism. Listed chronologically, the images and events that fans may choose from are:
"The NTRA Moment of the Year gives fans a voice and sense of ownership at the Eclipse Awards," said Keith Chamblin, NTRA senior vice president of communications and industry relations. "It allows them to salute the people, horses and memories that make our sport so appealing. We look forward to seeing which moment they select as this year's winner." The first-ever "NTRA Moment of the Year" was the touching scene involving Charismatic and jockey Chris Antley following the 1999 Belmont S. The following year's winner was the stretch run of the 2000 Breeders' Cup Classic, which saw Tiznow hold on for a dramatic victory against Giant's Causeway. Tiznow won again the following year as fans selected his stirring repeat victory in the Classic over Sakhee. In 2002, fans cited the passing of the last living Triple Crown winner, Seattle Slew. In 2003, the popular Kentucky Derby win by Funny Cide was selected, and Birdstone's upset win in the Belmont S. over Smarty Jones took down top honors for 2004. In 2005, fans selected Afleet Alex's spectacular victory in the 2005 Preakness S. while voters in 2006 chose Barbaro's gallant struggle to recover from his Preakness injury while at the New Bolton Center. Last year's Moment of the Year was Rags to Riches' historic victory over Curlin in the Belmont S. Fans 18 years and older can register to vote online at www.ntra.com. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on January 12, 2009. A complete set of rules is available at www.ntra.com.
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