Teenager Cody Dorman Passes Away After Witnessing Namesake Horse's Breeders' Cup Victory
Cody Dorman, a teenager with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, who watched his namesake horse Cody's Wish win at the Breeders' Cup, has passed away at the age of 17. Dorman suffered a "medical event" on the way home from the championships. The horse had been named after Dorman following a special connection during a Make-A-Wish visit. Cody's Wish won his final race, the $1 million Dirt Mile, before retirement, ensuring a storybook ending. Dorman's passing has saddened many, but his journey with his best friend, Cody's Wish, brought joyous moments.