In major United States news, recognition of sustained excellence came once again for Godolphin at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Awards in Lexington, where the global powerhouse secured both National Breeder of the Year and National Owner of the Year titles for an unprecedented fourth consecutive season. With eight Grade 1 victories in 2024, the operation showcased the depth and quality that have become hallmarks of its US-based program, reports bloodhorse.com. A standout year was spearheaded by Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies winner Immersive and Breeders’ Cup Turf champion Rebel’s Romance. Both runners landed inside the year’s top 10 earners and claimed Eclipse Awards – Immersive as champion 2YO filly (see below) and Rebel’s Romance as champion turf male. Accepting the National Owner of the Year honour, Emma Lovatt acknowledged the threefold foundation of Godolphin’s success. “First and foremost our founder His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, who has given us the tools to succeed always. Our second pillar is our team. The people on the farm, trainers, jockeys, and their staff. We’re all so grateful to be surrounded by a great group of people. Our third thing, of course, is the horse. We have a great team of horses who bring us so much pride and joy and happiness, literally every day.” Other finalists for breeder honours included Judy Hicks and Town & Country Farms, while fellow global owner-breeder juggernaut Juddmonte, and Klaravich Stables, were also shortlisted for top owner. The small breeder accolade went to Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby III and 4G Racing, who were responsible for breeding this year’s Kentucky Derby winner, Mystik Dan. Meanwhile, in Australia, Godolphin celebrated Saturday’s Gr2 Tramway Stakes victory by Street Boss’s son Pericles at Randwick – his first triumph for Bjorn Baker, who is one of several major new trainers selected by Godolphin following the closure of their private stable – overseen by James Cummings – at the end of the 2024-25 racing season. In further good news for Street Boss, Godolphin’s homebred 2YO Quiet Street claimed the $1 million Untappable Stakes at Kentucky Downs on Sunday to remain undefeated.