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Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve May 4 at Churchill Downs.

Many Thoroughbred industry participants, busy with day-to-day tasks, don’t think about the sports challenges such as equine safety and finding an economic model that works.

One of the most inspiring stories in racing history involves the late Cody Dorman and his namesake, Cody’s Wish.

Dorman was born with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects many body parts and can dramatically shorten life expectancy. He was unable to walk or speak and used subtle head movements to communicate on a tablet.

After the 1938 Kentucky Derby, the Churchill Downs staff noticed that they were short more than a few water glasses. Fans, it turned out, were stealing the glasses to take home as souvenirs of their big day at the races.

The track had an idea: rather than continue to lose glassware to pilfering fans, why not make a special glass they could sell to fans to commemorate the day?

In honor of National Day of the Horse on Dec. 13, enjoy some of our favorite quotes celebrating the beauty, power, and grace of the horse:

Horse and handler at Saratoga. (Eclipse Sportswire)

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