Forego S.

Sometimes dreams come true.

Not always, yet for teenager Cody Dorman, a bond with a colt named Cody’s Wish has become the kind of heart-warming tale deserving of a Hollywood movie.

Born with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Dorman became fond of an unnamed foal he first saw at Godolphin’s Gainsborough Farm during Keeneland’s Make-A-Wish Day in 2018. Godolphin representatives were so moved by Dorman’s feelings for the horse that they named the homebred son of Curlin in his honor.

A winner of five of his first nine starts for trainer Bill Mott, Cody Wish’s had become a Grade 3 victor for his biggest fan, but on Saturday at Saratoga, the now 4-year-old colt gave Dorman as big of a thrill as there could on the racetrack when he upset reigning sprint champion Jackie’s Warrior to capture the $589,000 Forego Stakes to join the coveted ranks of Grade 1 winners.

“This story has been absolutely unbelievable. It’s a Disney story,” said Michael Banahan, director of bloodstock for Godolphin USA.—Bob Ehalt