Thorpedo Anna prepping for her last race at Keeneland. (Courtney Snow/Past The Wire)
Reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna to Make Special Appearance at Keeneland on Saturday
Keeneland Release
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Fans will have the special opportunity to celebrate reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna on Saturday, Oct. 25, when the beloved champion returns to Keeneland for a special appearance on closing day of the Fall Meet. Her appearance in the Keeneland Paddock will begin at approximately 4 p.m. ET, and she will appear on the main track following Race 7.
“We are grateful to every Thorpedo Anna fan that has supported and cheered her on,” trainer Kenny McPeek said. “I hope everyone turns up in pink one last time to see her and celebrate her racing career.”
Two years ago, Thorpedo Anna began her career at Keeneland when she won her debut by 8½ lengths. She won 12 races in 16 starts, including the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) among 10 graded stakes, and earned $5.4 million. Thorpedo Anna has been retired and will begin her broodmare career in 2026 at Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa in nearby Paris, Kentucky.
“Thorpedo Anna captured the hearts of fans everywhere, and it’s only fitting that she returns to Keeneland, where her incredible journey began,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “We’re honored to celebrate her accomplishments and give fans the opportunity to see one of the greatest of our sport as she retires.”
Much deserved downtime for Kentucky Oaks winner and Horse of the Year, Thorpedo Anna pic.twitter.com/PJ8u9KvJOB
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) October 21, 2025
Thorpedo Anna’s Keeneland schedule on Saturday:
Approximately 4 p.m.
Thorpedo Anna will appear in the Saddling Paddock before and during Race 7 (post time 4:12 p.m.).
Approximately 4:20 p.m.
Following Race 7, Thorpedo Anna will enter the trackside Winner’s Circle and parade in front of fans on the main track.
In addition, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a commemorative giclee print of Thorpedo Anna by equine artist Robert Clark at a pop-up shop located outside The Keeneland Shop beginning at noon.
Thank you to all for the immense amount of support and dedication throughout racing. Here’s to a new chapter pic.twitter.com/rZGlP0xJgo
— Thorpedo Anna (@Thorpedo_Anna) October 15, 2025
A 20% ownership interest in Thorpedo Anna will be offered at the second Keeneland Championship Sale on Wednesday, Oct. 29 in the Del Mar Paddock. The live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. PT. The 20% fractional interest is consigned by McPeek Racing Stables, agent for Richard M. Edwards.
The Keeneland Championship Sale will be broadcast live on FanDuel TV, the FanDuel Racing + app, on Keeneland’sYouTube channel and at Keeneland.com.
