Justify (Scat Daddy)'s Triple Crown-clinching victory in the GI Belmont S. has been voted the 2018 NTRA Moment of the Year, based on the results of 2,260 votes cast via Twitter and an online poll, the NTRA announced Wednesday. The connections of Justify will be honored at Thursday evening's 48th Annual Eclipse Awards Presented by Daily Racing Form, Breeders' Cup and The Stronach Group at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino in Hallandale Beach, Fla.
NTRA Moment of the Year voters chose from 12 occurrences illustrating a range of human emotions as well as outstanding displays of equine athleticism. Finishing second was Diversify (Bellamy Road)'s victory in the GI Whitney S. last August, his final win before the passing of his trainer Rick Violette, Jr.
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