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.

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.