Cody’s Wish Makes Dream Come True for 15-Year-Old Cody Dorman
At 1h33, on October 3, 2021 • By CHURCHILL DOWNS
It was the perfect start to racing Saturday at Churchill Downs where 3-year-old colt Cody’s Wish, named after 15-year-old Cody Dorman who suffers from the rare genetic disorder Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, recorded his first lifetime victory.
“This went from a wish and turned into a dream come true,” said Kelly Dorman, father of Cody.
In 2018, Godolphin, who owns Cody’s Wish, sponsored the Dorman family at Keeneland’s Make-A-Wish day. Dorman developed a special bond with Cody’s Wish when he was just a foal. Three years later, Cody’s Wish recorded his first victory with the Dorman family in attendance.
“This was such a special win for everyone involved,” trainer Bill Mott’s assistant Kenny McCarthy said. “We are certainly glad the family was able to be here for the special day.”
