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Cody's Wish Wins Moment Of The Year

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Cody's Wish and jockey Junior Alvarado, outside, outgame National Treasure (Flavien Prat up) inside to win Grade I $1,000,000 the Big Ass Fans Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. ©Benoit Photo

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB) and Daily Racing Form announced that for the second year running, the story of Cody's Wish has been voted the FanDuel Racing/NTRA Moment of the Year based on the results of nearly 4,000 votes case via Twitter in an online poll. Cody's Wish thrilled his fans, including his late namesake Cody Dorman, with a successful defense of his title in the GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Nov. 4

The Moment of the Year will be recognized during the 53rd Annual Eclipse Awards Presented by FanDuel, John Deere, Keeneland and The Jockey Club Thursday at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida.

The 13 eligible 2023 moments were selected to illustrate the wide range of equine achievements and human emotions, as well as exceptional displays of athleticism. Voting concluded at midnight on Jan. 17.