[Thunder Gulch]

Originally Posted by RollerDoc

Now that the Breeders Cup has passed, and awaiting announcements of Eclipse winners for 2008, we are close to 90% complete with this decade. In my on-going quest to learn about this sport, (not just the past few years), I was wondering if you wouldn't mind helping with this brief exercise.

Hypothetically, if you had to select Eclipse Awards for this decade 2000-present, who would your picks be (only one per category) for the following categories. It would also be helpful to me if you put the year next to the names as well. Even if you just answer a few of these if you don't have the time would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Best American Horse of the Decade - Ghostzapper

Best American Champion Three-Year-Old Male Horse of the Decade- Smarty Jones

Best American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly of the Decade- Rags to Riches

Best American Champion Older Male Horse of the Decade- Ghostzaper

American Champion Older Female Horse Horse of The Decade- Zenyatta, thought Ouija Board was the best to race in America

Outstanding Owner of the Decade- Roy and Gretchen Jackson.

Outstanding Breeder of the Decade- Adena

Outstanding Trainer of the Decade-Pletcher. Like him or not he has smashed all records this decade.

Outstanding Jockey of the Decade- Bailey first half.

National Thoroughbred Racing Association Moment of the Decade

-Afleet Alex in the Preakness.