Thorpedo Anna is happy, healthy, and off to retirement at Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa in Lexington, Kentucky. Trainer Kenny McPeek made it official on Wednesday in a news release issued by Keeneland. He also emphasized the 4-year-old superstar filly is ‘fine’ after a disappointing fourth-p...
With a final surge to the finish line, champion Thorpedo Anna held off a driving Dorth Vader by a nose and won the $500,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. Thorpedo Anna, the reigning Horse of the Year, gained a fees-paid automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Dist...
All hail the reigning queen in her return to action Saturday at Saratoga. Yes, Thorpedo Anna is back to headline the $500,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) for older fillies and mares at 1 1/8 miles. The Personal Ensign offers a “Win and You’re In” berth into the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) on ...
Is there a better older horse than Mindframe right now? Is reigning Horse of Year Thorpedo Anna on the road to reclaiming her title? The two put on quite a show at Churchill Downs on Saturday Mindframe, who ran a close second to Dornoch in the 2024 Belmont Stakes (G1) and the Haskell Stakes (G1), [&...
Thorpedo Anna enters Saturday’s $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) carrying not only her stellar reputation as reigning Horse of the Year – along with a hefty $4 million bankroll - but a high weight of 124 pounds as she faces six older fillies and mares in the 1 1/16-mile race at Oaklawn ...
Another sweet victory for Thorpedo Anna. This one comes off the racetrack and caps a dream season for the fabulous filly, who was the overwhelming choice for Horse of the Year. Sierra Leone voted 3-year-old champ; Citizen Bull is 2-year-old champ The Eclipse Award winners were announced Thursday nig...
The finalists for Eclipse Awards both equine and human were announced Sunday, and while many categories appear to be tossups, a few are sure to be runaways, beginning with Flavien Prat being voted champion jockey. While three finalists in 16 categories are now known, finalists for Horse of the Year ...
With horse racing stars of 2024 either retired or in training for next year, it seems like a jolly ol’ time for an early peek at the Eclipse Award, likely favorites and leading contenders. The list of finalists will be announced Jan. 5; the division champions, Horse of the Year and all the Eclipse...
With seemingly nowhere to go turning for home, Thorpedo Anna dove between horses to snatch the lead at the top of the stretch and narrowly held off 44-1 shot Gun Song to win the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (G1) on Saturday at Parx Racing. Thorpedo Anna grits it out for Cotillion win Sent off as [&he...
She’s back! Among fillies, that is. Thorpedo Anna, whose foray against males in the Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga last month resulted in a narrow second to Fierceness, returns to face seven other 3-year-old fillies in Saturday’s $1 million Cotillion Stakes (G1) at Parx Racing. Oaks winner Thor...
US Racing is not a racebook or ADW, and does not accept or place wagers of any type. This website does not endorse or encourage illegal gambling. All information provided by this website is for entertainment purposes only. This website assumes no responsibility for the actions by and makes no representation or endorsement of any activities offered by any reviewed racebook or ADW. Please confirm the wagering regulations in your jurisdiction as they vary from state to state, province to province and country to country. Any use of this information in violation of federal, state, provincial or local laws is strictly prohibited.
