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Kentucky Oaks Winner Thorpedo Anna Retired to Xalapa Farm for Broodmare Career

Citing veterinary findings of mild bruising, trainer Kenny McPeek chose to end her campaign to begin breeding.

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Overview

  • McPeek announced the retirement Wednesday on social media and told fans the 4-year-old mare is fine.
  • Exams by multiple veterinarians, including Dr. Larry Bramlage of Rood & Riddle, found very mild bone bruising, and connections opted against a 90-day return-to-training timeline.
  • The mare will relocate to Xalapa Farm in Lexington to start a broodmare career.
  • She retires with more than $5.4 million in earnings, 10 Graded Stakes wins, and 2024 honors that include Horse of the Year and a Kentucky Oaks victory under Brian Hernandez Jr. in 1:50.83.
  • Her final start was a fourth-place finish in the Spinster Stakes at Keeneland, and a 20% ownership share is set to be auctioned on October 29 at Keeneland’s Championship Sale at Del Mar.