The Breeder?s Cup is a flint stone for the horses. It seems to be a treat to watch for the fans of horse races. The winning award happens to be more than just the trophies and garlands of flowers. The winning streak here lands the jockeys on the podium of the Eclipse award often. But this time the story was different for Cody?s Wish, the horse-ling of Curlin.?

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The 2023 edition of the Breeder?s Cup was the last race for Cody?s Wish. The racing community became exhilarated when the Godolphin-owned horse clinched the title in the Dirt Mile (G1) section. But soon, the highlight shifted to Mark Corser for obvious reasons.?

Mark Corser posts a heartfelt note at the end of the Breeders Cup

The Breeder?s Cup authority had framed the moment when the 17-year-old Cody Dorman was brought closer to his namesake in equine. They captioned the moment with the sentences, ?A special moment with @godolphin?s Cody?s Wish and his namesake Cody Dorman!? in their X handle.?On the last day, Mark Corser also penned an emotional note on the meeting of two Cody. After sharing the image of the day, the new owner of Cody?s Wish termed his viewing experience as ?Seeing this moment from a distance was one of my favorite memories of the day,@BreedersCup?.??

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Song River gained Mark Corser a few more extra bucks. When it comes to popularity, the two-time champion of the Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (Grade 1) outshines his new owner’s previous possession. From day 1 of the 2023 Breeders Cup, the fence line presence of Cody Dorman is not the latest inclusion in that fame. But surely it came out as an emotional rollercoaster for the fans. As the race concluded, Corser had another news to break as well.

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Mark Corser reveals his plan for Cody?s Wish?

The storybook ending of Cody?s Wish?s last race also matched with the X-post of Mark Corser at the end of the Breeder?s Cup. He used the same post to show his eagerness to breed William I. Mott-trained equine. It goes in his words, ?I?m happy that his last race was a winning one, can?t wait to breed to Cody?s Wish?.

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Fans inferred from the post that the Breeder’s Cup champion’s career, which began with a 3rd place finish in the Maiden Special Weight race on the dirt track, has concluded after 3 years.

However, Corser did not mention the future meeting chances of Cody?s Wish with Cody Dorman later on. As per Cody?s father, Kelly Dorman, the equine inspired Cody to live. But, to get an answer on that, fans would have to wait for the latest news drop.??

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Prasun Chakrabarty is a Senior Writer in the Olympic Sports division at EssentiallySports, where he covers track and field, gymnastics, swimming, and other Olympic disciplines. A seasoned journalist with three years at the company, Prasun's extensive knowledge and passion for track and field were evident from day one. With years of connections and research already established, he brought a unique edge to the ES Insights and Trends Desk. He has since become a key voice in the company's Olympic sports coverage. His star coverage includes World Athletics Indoor Championships, USATF Outdoor Championships, and reporting live from the U.S. Marathon Trials. His expertise earned him a special invitation from the Paris City Council to cover lead-up events ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Over time, his stories have sparked real-world impact. His piece on athlete mental toughness drew praise from Texas Volleyball head coach Jerritt Elliott, while a feature on winter sports caught the attention of Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn, who engaged with it publicly. His reporting has made its way into Wikipedia, where editors have cited his work as a trusted source on Olympic sports. Being an alum of the Journalistic Excellence Program (JEP) and an active member of the ES Think Tank, he’s part of the team driving the site’s long-term coverage strategy.

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