2024 Horse of Year Thorpedo Anna Heads Keeneland Fall Meet Spinster Stakes

Thorpedo Anna, the 2024 Horse of the Year and winner of the Kentucky Oaks and Breeders' Cup Distaff, is set to compete in the Grade 1 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes at Keeneland, a key qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Distaff. Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., who has ridden her to all 12 wins, will not ride due to injuries from a recent fall. In Australia, the TAB Turnbull Stakes at Flemington and the Epsom Handicap at Randwick are key Group 1 races shaping the spring racing season, with notable contenders including Aeliana and Pericles. Trainer Bjorn Baker is confident in his stable's chances at Randwick, entering Pericles, Within The Law, and Arapaho in major races. Meanwhile, Willie Mullins has a strong lineup in a testing conditions race, featuring promising debut winners like Liadawn and Brosna Queen. These events highlight significant upcoming horse racing competitions in both the U.S. and Australia, showcasing top horses and trainers.