Voting begins for racing's "Moment of the Year"

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has opened voting for its

seventh annual "Moment of the Year" on the organization's website. Racing fans can select, from 12

finalists, their favorite horse racing moment of 2005. Voters who select the

winning moment will be entered automatically in a random drawing for a grand

prize of $1,000.

Chosen to illustrate a wide range of human interests as well as outstanding

equine achievements, the nominees are:

-		Bellamy Road (Concerto) runs away with the Wood Memorial S. (G1).
-		Giacomo (Holy Bull) pulls a stunning upset in the Kentucky Derby (G1) at 50-1.
-		Afleet Alex (Northern Afleet) miraculously recovers from near-disaster to capture the Preakness (G1).
-		Afleet Alex wins the Belmont S. (G1) going away by seven lengths.
-		Sensational Japanese filly Cesario (Jpn) (Special Week) dominates in the American Oaks (G1.)
-		Lava Man (Slew City Slew) romps in the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1).
-		Trainer Nick Zito's induction into the Hall of Fame.
-		Powerscourt (GB) (Sadler's Wells) atones for his 2004 disqualification in the Arlington Million (G1).
-		Borrego (El Prado [Ire]) closes late to take the Pacific Classic (G1).
-		Borrego's explosive move in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1).
-		Stevie Wonderboy (Stephen Got Even) triumphs in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) for owner Merv Griffin.
-		Saint Liam (Saint Ballado) crowns his season with a victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).

Fans 18 years and older can register to vote online at www.ntra.com, where a complete set of rules is

available. The deadline for entries is 11:59 p.m. (EST) on January 16,

2006, and the winning moment will be announced at the Eclipse Awards ceremony on

January 23 in Beverly Hills, California.

"The NTRA Moment of the Year gives fans a voice and a sense of ownership at

the Eclipse Awards," NTRA official Keith Chamblin said. "It allows them to

salute the people, horses and memories that make our sport so appealing."