If you ever needed proof that horse racing can spark the same kind of arguments usually reserved for group chats during fantasy football draft season, look no further than this year’s Eclipse Award sprint divisions. Voters aren’t just choosing the best male and female sprinters. They’re choosing a philosophy. Do you reward the horse who showed up all year, stacking graded stakes wins like a wily old veteran? Or do you salute the one who saved the absolute fireworks for the biggest stage in the sport?
