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Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna Retired From Racing as 20% Stake Heads to Oct. 29 Sale

Veterinarians found only mild bone bruising, prompting a decision to begin her broodmare career at Xalapa Farm.

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Overview

  • Trainer Kenny McPeek announced the retirement on Wednesday, saying the mare is fine after exams by Dr. Larry Bramlage of Rood and Riddle.
  • McPeek said the findings indicated very mild bone bruising and that she could have returned to training in about 90 days, but connections chose retirement.
  • A 20% ownership interest will be offered at Keeneland’s Championship Sale on Oct. 29 at Del Mar, with part-owner John G. Sikura of Hill ‘n’ Dale involved in the offering.
  • Thorpedo Anna retires with 12 wins from 16 starts, 10 graded victories, and more than $5.4 million in earnings, highlighted by the 2024 Kentucky Oaks and Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
  • Her final start was a fourth-place finish in the Spinster Stakes at Keeneland after a 2025 campaign that included Grade 1 wins in the Apple Blossom Handicap and Personal Ensign.