The Stronach Group to host future Eclipse Awards as new
sponsor
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced Thursday that
The Stronach Group (SG) has agreed to join Daily Racing Form and
Breeders’ Cup as a presenting sponsor of the Eclipse Awards.
The 41st annual Eclipse Awards ceremony will be held January 16 at the
Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California.
As part of the agreement, which is effective immediately and carries a
duration of two years, the 2013 Eclipse Awards will be held at Gulfstream Park
in Hallandale Beach, Florida, in the Sport of Kings Theatre.
“We are delighted to reach this agreement that will take the Eclipse Awards
to new and exciting heights,” said Alex Waldrop, president and CEO of the NTRA.
“The partnership was structured to be multi-faceted and, while it’s too early to
get into specifics, it is expected to have many ancillary benefits for both The
Stronach Group and the industry as a whole going forward.”
“Our commitment is to provide a first-class customer experience for racing
fans and horsemen year-round at our racing properties,” Stronach Entertainment
Group CEO Greg Avioli said. “We are excited to sponsor the Eclipse Awards, which
has always exemplified the best in the sport of racing. We especially look
forward to hosting the 2013 Eclipse Awards at Gulfstream Park which will be a
first for the racing industry.”