As a lot uncertainty as there could be within the 3-year-old male division, there’s a fair better quantity of certainty in regards to the chief of the 3-year-old filly ranks.
Thorpedo Anna took a decisive grip on the division when she captured the Acorn Stakes (G1) on June 7 at Saratoga Race Course, and the Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner is poised to tighten her maintain subsequent week when she returns to the Spa.
The daughter of Quick Anna drew publish three July 14 in a subject of 5 for the $500,000 Teaching Membership American Oaks (G1) July 20 at Saratoga.
The sphere for the 1 1/8-mile stakes, from the rail out, consists of Candied , Barbratina , Thorpedo Anna, Leslie’s Rose , and Intricate .
“She is doing implausible. She’s thrived right here. We saved her up right here since her final run. It is all methods go,” coach Kenny McPeek mentioned in regards to the 3-year-old filly owned by Nader Alaali, Mark Edwards, Judy Hicks, and Magdalena Racing, which is run by McPeek and his spouse, Sherri.
Thorpedo Anna remained on the Spa following her 5 1/2-length victory within the Acorn and has continued to blossom. She has captured her final three begins—the Acorn, Kentucky Oaks, and Fantasy Stakes (G2)—by a mixed 14 ¼ lengths.
“She had a pleasant work Saturday (5 furlongs in 1:01.55 on the Oklahoma coaching observe). She’s been easy-peasy,” McPeek mentioned. “It is uncomplicated together with her.”
The identical can’t be mentioned of her stablemate, Mystik Dan . McPeek shipped the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner from New York to Kentucky earlier this week and mentioned Sunday that he’ll proceed to watch the 3-year-old son of Goldencents earlier than deciding on future plans.
McPeek mentioned he is taking it straightforward with the traditional winner in hopes of getting a productive 4-year-old season.
“Nothing’s taking place with him,” McPeek mentioned. “We backed off him for some time and have not made any plans to maneuver ahead. We’re going to go straightforward with him till he is prepared. We need to ensure he is a great older horse.”
Mystik Dan is owned by 4 G Racing, Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby III, and Valley View Farm.
With Mystik Dan probably out of the Travers Stakes (G1) image, McPeek laughed when the chance was raised of operating Thorpedo Anna within the Aug, 24 Mid-Summer time Derby on the Spa.
“It is too early to speak about that,” he mentioned.
Entries: Teaching Membership American Oaks (G1)
Saratoga Race Course, Saturday, July 20, 2024, Race 11
- Grade I
- 1 1/8m
- Grime
- $500,000
- 3 yo Fillies
- 6:17 PM (native)
