Thorpedo Anna blitzes Distaff rivals
Thorpedo Anna outclassed rivals in Saturday’s $1,728,000 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Del Mar, drawing off to a 2 1/2-length decision. […]
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Thorpedo Anna romps in CCA Oaks after early hop
It seems the only three-year-old filly that can beat Thorpedo Anna is herself. She nearly tried to on Saturday, hopping at the start and breaking last of four in the $465,000 Coaching Club American Oaks […]
Thorpedo Anna much the best in Acorn
After romping on the lead in the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Thorpedo Anna stalked in second before drawing off stylishly in the stretch of Friday’s $500,000 Acorn (G1) at Saratoga, confirming her dominance in the three-year-old […]
Kentucky Oaks star Thorpedo Anna favored over familiar foes in Acorn
In different circumstances, Kentucky Oaks (G1) romper Thorpedo Anna would have tackled the boys in the Belmont (G1). […]
Mystik Dan lands 150th Kentucky Derby in three-way photo
Racing fans hoping for an epic 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday at Churchill Downs got their wish. In the closest finish for more than a quarter century, Mystik Dan hit the wire a desperate nose in front of Sierra Leone. […]
Thorpedo Anna splashes to convincing Kentucky Oaks score
Entering this historic weekend of racing at Churchill Downs, both the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1) had proven elusive prizes for Kentucky-born trainer Kenny McPeek. He can now put a checkmark beside the Oaks after Thorpedo Anna’s convincing score in the 150th edition of the 1 1/8-mile fixture for three-year-old fillies on Friday. […]
Thorpedo Anna romps in Fantasy comebacker; Power Squeeze edges Ways and Means in Gulfstream Park Oaks
Thorpedo Anna opened her three-year-old season with a dominant score in Saturday’s $750,000 Fantasy (G3) at Oaklawn Park, and Power Squeeze stretched her win streak to four in $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2). Both races […]
Mystik Dan spectacular in Southwest; Band of Gold gets up in Martha Washington
Mystik Dan rallied up the rail to take over in upper stretch and rolled home to an eight-length victory in Saturday’s $800,000 Southwest (G3) at Oaklawn Park, springing a 11.40-1 upset in the Road to […]
V V’s Dream produces another Churchill romp in Pocahontas
V V’s Dream made a statement in her debut at Churchill Downs back in May and did it again Saturday with an 8 3/4-length procession in the $300,000 Pocahontas (G3), which kicked off the 2024 […]
Verifying holds by nose in Indiana Derby; Defining Purpose best in Oaks
On Horseshoe Indianapolis’ biggest day, Verifying earned his first stakes win in the Indiana Derby (G3), and Defining Purpose added the Indiana Oaks (G3) to her ledger on Saturday. It didn’t come easy, but Verifying […]