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?
Tag: The Life
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.
Generation Next: Eric DeCoster’s ‘Spectacular’ Summer Internship at NYRA’s Racing Office
Eric DeCoster has it. That spark of his says something to the effect, I know where I am headed. DeCoster’s burning desire is to be an equine-industry sponge. When you talk to him, you realize, that this 20-year-old is wild about Thoroughbred racing, but with an inspired purpose.
