Louisville, Ky. – Louisville, Ky. (AP) – Thoredo Anna He goes to a check -up at a veterinary clinic after the current horse of the year ended a surprising seventh on his return to Churchill Downs.
She was pushed between horses in a race at the first turn and began fading at the top of the section on Friday of the $ 1 million troienne for fillings and mares. He was leaving a victory in Apple Blossom’s handicap on April 12 in Arkansas.
“The first shift incident may have taken it out of his game, or perhaps the change of 3 weeks was not my best option,” coach Ken McPeek posted on Saturday in X. “He showed no signs that he could not handle that. I am more critical than anyone. Regardless, he will not be hurried soon.”
McPek said Thoredo Anna walked well on Saturday. She will have radiographs on her knees and ankles and then will be sent to Rood AND Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington for a more detailed exam.
Raging Sea won the La Troienne for three quarters in its first start since Thorado Anna ended in the Breeders Cup Dyshesses last year.
Thoredo Anna won last year Kentucky Oaks In Churchill Downs and ended the year with six wins in seven openings. His only loss was against male horses in the TraverWhere she was second.
Now, a 4 -year -old girl, opened this year with victories in Azeri bets and the disadvantage of apple flower. He has won 10 of 13 race openings and has more than $ 4 million in profits.
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