At the heart of each story lies the who, what, when, where, and how of a moment, captured in words. Putting it all together is a craft born of education and experience gained as a witness to the day to day of humanity. In horse racing, writers like Tom Pedulla stand trackside, walk the backsides, and ask the questions necessary to capture the many sides of the sport.
Tag: The Life
Time to Rip: The Moto Origins of Jockey Dylan Davis
Dylan Davis banked his mount into the turn, asking for more, he let the caged speed loose, feeling the acceleration down in his bones. There was sheer unadulterated horsepower underneath him, and once again, it was going to be another drive to the finish. The only roadblock was a final double. Wait, a double? As in two mounds of dirt, some 50-feet high? What were they doing in a Thoroughbred race on the flat?
The Life-Changing Bond Between Cody Dorman and Breeders’ Cup Hopeful Cody’s Wish
There cannot be a more inspiring story on the road to the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships than the one involving Cody’s Wish and his namesake, Cody Dorman.
Kerry Thomas’s Map to Understanding the Thoroughbred Racehorse Sensory System
The sensory system is more than just the physical senses identifying stimulus in the environment, it is the horses’ psyche managing the interpretive process. A “sensory sound” horse has the capacity to identify, interpret, and respond purposely in a controlled manner.
