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Cody Dorman, who inspired a nation over his bond with a horse, dies

Cody Dorman, namesake of Cody's Wish, celebrates in the winner's circle after Cody's Wish won the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile during the 2022 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland Race Course on Nov. 5, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Cody Dorman, whose relationship with a horse who was named after him became an inspiration to the country, died while flying from Los Angeles to Kentucky the day after Cody's Wish won his second Breeders' Cup race. He was 17.

"We are heartbroken to share the news that our beloved Cody suffered a medical event on our trip home to Kentucky

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