Horse named after Louisville boy with uncommon genetic dysfunction wins first race at Churchill Downs | Information
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A horse named after a 15-year-old Louisville boy with a uncommon genetic dysfunction gained his first race Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Cody’s Want, a 3-year-old colt, gained the $120,000 maiden particular weight, working 1 mile 1.33.88. The horse was named after Cody Dorman, 15, who has Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome.
“This went from a want and changed into a dream come true,” mentioned Kelly Dorman, Cody’s father.
Cody developed a bond with Cody’s Want when he was only a foal. The horse’s proprietor hosted Cody’s household at Keeneland’s Make-A-Want day in 2018.
“This was such a particular win for everybody concerned,” coach Invoice Mott’s assistant Kenny McCarthy mentioned. “We’re actually glad the household was in a position to be right here for the special occasion.”
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