The is given annually since 1987 by the Japan Racing Association

Japan Racing Association

The Japan Racing Association is a public company established to operate Chūō Keiba and to manage racecourses, betting facilities, and horse-training facilities....

 (JRA) to the outstanding horses and people in Japan

Japan

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ese Thoroughbred horse racing. The awards originally started as the in 1954 and since 1972 the .

The most prestigious award for horses is JRA Award for Horse of the Year

Japanese Horse of the Year

The Japanese Horse of the Year is the highest honor given in Japanese thoroughbred horse racing. It is awarded annually by the Japan Racing Association ....

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The equivalent in Australia

Australia

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 is the Australian Thoroughbred racing awards

Australian Thoroughbred racing awards

The Australian Thoroughbred racing awards are given annually in Australian Thoroughbred horse racing. Voting on various categories is done by members of the Australian Racing Writers Association and include:Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year...

, in Canada

Canada

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 the Sovereign Award

Sovereign Award

The Sovereign Award is given annually since 1975 by the Jockey Club of Canada to the outstanding horses and people in Canadian Thoroughbred racing.The most prestigious award for horses is Sovereign Horse of the Year....

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United States

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 the Eclipse Award

Eclipse Award

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, the Cartier Racing Award

Cartier Racing Award

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Current awards:

• JRA Award for Horse of the Yea
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• JRA Award for Best Two-Year-Old Colt
• JRA Award for Best Two-Year-Old Filly
• JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Colt
• JRA Award for Best Three-Year-Old Filly
• JRA Award for Best Older Colt or Horse
• JRA Award for Best Older Filly or Mare
• JRA Award for Best Sprinter or Miler
• JRA Award for Best Dirt Horse
• JRA Award for Best Steeplechase Horse
• JRA Special Award
• JRA Award for Best Trainer (races won)
• JRA Award for Best Trainer (winning average)
• JRA Award for Best Trainer (money earned)
• JRA Award for Best trainer (training technique)
• JRA Award for Best Jockey (races won)
• JRA Award for Best Jockey (winning average)
• JRA Award for Best Jockey (money earned)
• JRA Award for Best Steeplechase Jockey
• JRA Award for Best Jockey (newcomer)
• JRA Equine Cultural Award
• JRA Equine Cultural Award of Merit

Retired Awards:

• JRA Award for Best Horse By Home-bred Sire
• JRA Award for Best Anglo-Arab Horse