CODY'S WISH - 2023 Horse of the Year winning the Dirt Mile at the Breeders' Cup by holding off the Preakness winner, National Treasure. 

The back story of Cody Dorman and the horse that carries his name is one of the great stories in horse racing . . . in all sports . . . truly amazing. 

Over the last couple months, we've sold the original of this painting with all the proceeds going to charity.   After selling the original at the TOBA Awards, I was approached by the Dorman family. Hearing first hand the stories from Cody's father, Kelly, was extremely moving.

Kelly told me that Cody had one passion for the rest of his life and it was to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.   Kelly told me that Cody learned to write in the last years of his life. Kelly sent to me the hand written note by Cody that is attached. Cody asks for help to support this efforts on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation . . . The boy that captured our hearts only asked for one thing.  Read his note . . . and imagine the courage and love it takes for a person whose personal health issues are set aside to try to help others. 

This Limited Edition print is by popular demand.  These prints will be sold with 50% of the proceeds going to Cody Foundation within the Make-A-Wish organization.

There will be only 100 prints at $250 (plus shipping).  Print #1 was auctioned off at the Ocala Race for Grace for $1,500. 

Side note: Each wish funded by the Make-A-Wish Foundation costs about $10,000.  Can WE fund one more wish through the Cody Foundation?  PLEASE: You can HELP -  buy a print, share this post.

Sire Curlin

Grandsire Smart Strike

Dam Dance Card

Damsire Tapit

Sex Stallion

Foaled 5/3/2018

Country United States

Colour Bay

Breeder Godolphin

Owner Godolphin

Trainer William I. Mott

Major wins

Forego Stakes (2022)

Westchester Stakes (2022)

Churchill Downs Stakes (2023)

Metropolitan Handicap (2023)

Vosburgh Stakes (2023)

Breeders' Cup wins:

Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (2022, 2023)

Awards

American Horse of the Year (2023)

American Champion Older Dirt Male Horse (2023)

Secretariat Vox Populi Award (2022, 2023)