Cody’s Wish Continues to Inspire with Churchill Downs Stakes Victory
In a remarkable show of strength and perseverance, betting favorite Cody’s Wish easily cruised to victory on Saturday in the $750,000 Churchill Downs Stakes (BloodHorse). The five-year-old thoroughbred, sired by Curlin and out of Dance Card by Tapit, captured the hearts of fans with his inspiring story and exceptional performance on the track (Thoroughbred Daily News).
The inspiration behind Cody’s Wish is the incredible tale of Cody Dorman, who has spent a lifetime overcoming the odds (Yahoo Sports). This feel-good story began in 2022 and has continued into 2023, with those behind the scenes hoping it will end in a championship (Horse Racing Nation). Cody’s Wish opened his 2023 racing season with an impressive victory in the Grade 1 Churchill Downs Stakes, proving his status as one of the best horses in the world (Courier-Journal).
The special connection between Cody Dorman and Cody’s Wish began the moment they first met, which marked the beginning of their tear-jerking story (Yahoo Sports). On Kentucky Derby day, fans witnessed another inspiring chapter in this heartwarming tale as Cody’s Wish won his 2023 debut in the 10th race (Lexington Herald Leader).
Cody’s Wish is trained by Bill Mott and owned by Godolphin, a leading global thoroughbred breeding and racing team led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai (Racing Dudes).
The performance of Cody’s Wish in the Churchill Downs Stakes has fans excited for the rest of the 2023 season, and the powerful connection between Cody Dorman and his namesake horse continues to inspire and uplift those who follow their incredible journey (Brisnet).
