Flavien Prat secured his second consecutive Eclipse Award as the Outstanding Jockey for the 2025 season at the ceremony held in Florida on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Despite a phenomenal year where he was only the second rider in history to surpass US$40 million in single-season purse earnings, he finished narrowly behind Irad Ortiz Jr. in the national standings, with US$40,460,428 to Ortiz’s US$40,497,847.
2025 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Second Consecutive Eclipse Award: Prat was recognized as North America's outstanding jockey for the second year in a row, a testament to his consistent performance.
Graded Stakes Success: He led all riders with 46 graded stakes wins and 13 Grade 1 victories aboard 13 different horses, showcasing his adaptability and skill on the biggest stages.
Breeders' Cup Wins: He secured two wins at the Breeders' Cup World Championships in November, taking the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) with Splendora and the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) with Nysos.
Record-Setting Day: In November 2025, he set a New York Racing Association (NYRA) record for the most wins on a single card, with seven victories at the Belmont at the Big A meet.
Leading Rider Titles: Prat earned multiple leading rider titles throughout the year, including at the Keeneland Spring meet and the Belmont at the Big A spring/summer and fall meets.
| Jockey | |
| Flavien Prat | 152 |
| Irad Ortiz Jr. | 52 |
| John Velazquez | 6 |
| Junior Alvarado | 5 |
| Jose Ortiz | 3 |
| Kendrick Carmouche | 1 |
| Tyler Gaffalione | 1 |
