Who Is Cody Dorman?: Cody Dorman, 17, tragically passed away after watching his namesake horse Cody’s wise last time to win at the Breeders’ Cup. He tragically died on his way home to Kentucky on Sunday.
Who Is Cody Dorman?
Cody Dorman was a 17-year-old boy who was born with a rare genetic disorder, that causes delayed growth and development, intellectual disability, low muscle tone, and seizures. Cody’s body was almost paralyzed and he used a wheelchair and devices to communicate.
Cody had been an avid racing fan and developed a close bond with a horse during a make-a-wish visit to Godolphin’s Gainsborough Farm in October 2018, as per Daily Mail.
His father Kelly estimated that Cody had gone through more than 40 to 50 operations during his life. He had also undergone open heart surgery.
A user wrote on Twitter, “Heartbreaking sad to hear loss of Cody Dorman. This fairytale story of a horse & a boy’s love for each other you may call me an idiot but I really think that Cody held on for one more being Cody’s Wish last race so fitting he won & they are now both resting in different ways. RIP”
Meet Cody Dorman Horse “Make a Wish”
Cody Dorman’s Horse won a second consecutive $ 1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile at Santa Anita Park. His family announced that Cody passed away on their journey from California back to their home in Kentucky.
Cody Dorman Story: GoDolphin Named Horse after Cody
Cody’s family statement reads, “We are heartbroken to share the news that our beloved Cody suffered a medical event on our trip home to Kentucky yesterday and he has passed away.
On Saturday, Cody watched his best friend, Cody’s Wish, display his usual perseverance and toughness in winning a second Breeders’ Cup.
Those are the same characteristics Cody has shown time and again for the 18 years we were blessed to have him.
We have been completely amazed to experience the impact Cody has had on so many people, through the journey that this wondrous racehorse has taken us all on.
From Churchill Downs to Keeneland, to Saratoga to Santa Anita this weekend, we could not move 20 feet without someone stopping to tell us just that.
“With Cody’s diagnosis at birth, we always knew this day would come, but we were determined to help Cody live his best life for however long we had him.
“Anyone who has seen him at the racetrack, especially around Cody’s Wish, understands that in many ways he taught us all how to live, always keeping a positive attitude and being more concerned about those around him than himself.”
A statement from the Breeders’ Cup read, “The entire Breeders’ Cup team is devastated by the news of Cody Dorman’s passing yesterday.
“His story captured our hearts and minds, and his strength, spirit, and determination were fittingly embodied by his namesake’s commanding performances in his honor.
“We send our sincere condolences to the Dormans, who gave our sport so much by welcoming us into their family.”
