Ethereum Named Brazil's 2024/2025 Horse of the Year

The daughter of Courtier was also named Champion 3-Year-Old Filly during the Mossoró Awards ceremony

Ethereum pictured during one of her standout victories / JORNAL DO TURFE

SAN PABLO, Brasil (Special for Turf Diario).-With a festive atmosphere and a packed clubhouse at the Jockey Club de São Paulo, the Brazilian racing community gathered Saturday night for a new edition of the Troféu Mossoró ceremony, honoring the best of the season in Brazilian racing.

Hosted by journalist Jair Balla, the event took place just hours after an exciting day of Copa dos Criadores racing, adding to the energy of breeders, owners, professionals, and fans who enjoyed an evening filled with emotion, tributes, and celebration.

The star of the night was Ethereum, who not only earned the title of Horse of the Year, but was also crowned Champion 3-Year-Old Filly, capping an exceptional campaign. The daughter of Courtier, bred by Carlos dos Santosand racing for Stud New Bridge (though she carried her breeder’s silks when winning the G1 Grande Prêmio Brasil), had already been recognized last season as Champion 2-Year-Old Filly, giving her a remarkable three consecutive Troféu Mossoró honors.

Among the most emotional moments of the evening were the tributes to Luiz Fernando Cirne Lima and Ulisses Lignon Carneiro, both honored as Racing Personalities of the Year for their enduring contributions to the sport.

The full list of winners of the 2024/2025 Troféu Mossoró is as follows:

• Horse of the Year: Ethereum

• Champion 2-Year-Old Colt: Tá Legal (Can the Man)

• Champion 2-Year-Old Filly: Odalisca (Sangarius)

• Champion 3-Year-Old Colt: Sinsel (Alpha)

• Champion 3-Year-Old Filly: Ethereum

• Champion Older Mare: Bloody Mary (Agnes Gold)

• Champion Older Horse: Mandrake (Tiger Heart)

• Champion Sprinter: Mandrake

• Champion Miler: Dopodomani (Drosselmeyer)

• Champion Stayer: Nudini (Drosselmeyer)

• Champion on Dirt: Apolo Dez (Holding Glory)

• Broodmare of the Year: Netherlands (Point Given)

• Brazilian-Based Sire of the Year: Setembro Chove (Fast Gold)

• Sire of the Year: Drosselmeyer (Distorted Humor)

• Jockey of the Year: João Moreira

• Trainer of the Year: Adélcio Menegolo

• Breeder of the Year: Haras Santa Rita da Serra

• Owner of the Year: Stud H&R

• Racing Personalities of the Year: Luiz Fernando Cirne Lima and Ulisses Lignon Carneiro

Held annually for more than two decades, the Troféu Mossoró once again confirmed its place as Brazil’s premier celebration of excellence in Thoroughbred racing—an evening where past, present, and future come together in honor of the sport.