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Lexington, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2026) ─ The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters have announced that legendary race caller Trevor Denman will be honored with the Special Eclipse Award for Career Excellence.

The dominant voice of Southern California racing for more than 30 years, Denman will be celebrated at the 55th annual Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards at the Breakers Palm Beach in Florida on Jan. 22.

Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule that offers qualifying points for the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs.

Invitations have been sent for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park, and the 1 1/8-mile stakes is shaping up to be a competitive race with plenty of intriguing contenders.

2025 was a year to remember in Thoroughbred racing, delivering unforgettable moments from start to finish and finishing with single-season North American earnings records set by leading owner Godolphin and leading jockey Irad Ortiz Jr.

Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule that offers qualifying points to the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs.

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