Thorpedo Anna participates in Acorn Stakes at Saratoga Racetrack
There’s no doubt that Thorpedo Anna is the most productive 3-year-old filly in United States. She will also be the most productive 3-year-old, regardless of gender. This query may be answered later this year.
For now, the Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner will demonstrate her speed against a small field of four rivals on July 20 in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga Race Course in her fourth outright victory.
1. Candied: She exploited her potential by winning the Lady’s Secret Stakes at Monmouth Park in four and a half lengths. This was a minor issue, but time was running out and it reflects where he stands 3 years after a stellar 2-year campaign. . This turns out to be the greatest danger.
RIDER: Manny Franco; COACH: Todd Pletcher
2. Barbratina: Earned a close win at Churchill Downs, but lost by 11 3/4 lengths in his graded classics start. He faces a very complicated task to beat Thorpedo Anna.
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JOCKEY: Junior Alvarado; COACH: George Weaver
3. Thorpedo Anna: Aside from a huge elegance advantage, the Year 1 winner only faces 4 opponents, none of whom have the kind of speed to challenge her early on. A performance like her performance in the Acorn Stakes (G1) at Spa last month will make her very difficult to beat.
JOCKEY: Brian J. Hernandez Jr. ; COACH: Ken McPeek
4. Leslie’s Rose: Bounced back well after a 44 1/2-length loss to Thorpedo Anna at Kentucky Oaks, completing the momentum in five 1/2 durations at Acorn. However, bringing back those five 1/2 durations in this domain will be a prodigious challenge.
RIDER: Juan Velázquez; COACH: Todd Pletcher
5. Complex: It’s a smart moment position in the Monomoy Girl Stakes at Churchill Downs, but it’s an unranked game. She has a win and a moment in business in the second year, but will be hampered by a lack of pace at the start of the season.
RIDER: Tyler Gaffalione; COACH: Brendan Walsh
THE CHOICE: Thorpedo Anna
Expected order of arrival: 3-1-5
Racetrack: Saratoga Racetrack, Saratoga Springs, New York
Date: July 20
Scholarship: $500,000
Distance: 1 1/8 miles
Race: 11
Post time: 6:17 p. m. eastern time
Notable winners: Nest (2022), Monomoy Girl (2018), Abel Tasman (2017), Songbird (2016), Princess of Sylmar (2013), Ashado (2004), Sky Beauty (1993), Lite Light (1991), Open Mind (1989), Mom’s Command (1985), Bold ‘n Rather (1980), Davona Dale (1979), Ruffian (1975), Chris Evert (1974), Summer Guest (1972), Shuvee (1969), Dark Mirage ( 1968), Bowl of Flowers (1961), Wistful (1949), Twilight Tear (1944), Vagrancy (1942), Black Helen (1935), Top Flight (1932) and Princess Doreen (1924).
First team: 1917