Cody’s Wish, the horse of the late Cody Dorman, has been voted the first back-to-back winner of the Secretariat Vox Populi Award, which recognises the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resonates with the public.
‣ MGISW Cody’s Wish, the equine friend of the late Cody Dorman, was voted the first back-to-back winner of the Secretariat Vox Populi Award.
‣ The award, created by Secretariat’s owner Penny Chenery in 2010, recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resonates with the public and brings recognition to the sport.
‣ Despite retiring with 11 wins and career earnings of over $3 million, it was Cody’s Wish’s connection to Cody Dorman that garnered widespread admiration and affection from fans.
“Cody’s Wish Brings Home Another Secretariat Vox Populi Award.” That’s the headline that’s been making waves in the equestrian world. It’s a story that’s got everyone talking, and for good reason.
It was a Saturday, December 9, 2023, to be exact, when the news broke. The time? 7:03 pm. The place? The top news section of the Horsephotos website.
The star of the story? None other than Cody’s Wish, the beloved horse of the late Cody Dorman. This horse, a MGISW Cody’s Wish (Curlin) to be precise, had just been voted the first back-to-back winner of the Secretariat Vox Populi Award. This news came straight from Secretariat.com, and it was a big deal.
You see, this award isn’t just any award. It was created back in 2010 by Penny Chenery, the owner of Secretariat. The purpose? To annually recognize the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence resonated with the public and brought recognition to the sport.
Cody’s Wish had retired to stud duty with a whopping 11 wins under his belt. His career earnings? A cool $3,106,030. But it wasn’t just his success on the track that made him stand out. No, it was his connection to Cody Dorman that really tugged at the heartstrings of fans.
“Cody’s Wish embodies all that the Secretariat Vox Populi Award represents,” said Kate Chenery Tweedy. Who’s she, you ask? Well, she’s the daughter of Secretariat’s late owner Penny Chenery. She went on to say, “He has wowed us with his performances on the racetrack and touched countless people’s hearts with his profound connection with Cody Dorman.”
The story doesn’t end there, though. Representatives of the Cody’s Wish team are set to return to Santa Anita Park on January 13. Why? For the Vox Populi Award trophy presentation, of course. It’s sure to be a day filled with activities and celebration.
So, there you have it. The tale of Cody’s Wish, a horse that’s not just a winner on the track, but in the hearts of fans too.
