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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
While Runhappy has always been 'The Man' in Cordell Anderson's book, over the past two months, Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) has quickly become 'The Girl.' Anderson is best known for his steady presence in the sales ring. The Jamaican-born horseman has been a showman at Keeneland for the past 35 years, leading countless horses to seven-figure sales over the decades, but Anderson has also worked for various racing stables throughout his career. He worked for Kenny McPeek about 20 years ago before later moving on to Laura Wohlers of Gallery Racing, where he was the groom of 2015 champion sprinter Runhappy. In April of this year, Anderson returned to McPeek to work at the trainer's base at Magdalena Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. Following the Breeders' Cup, GI Kentucky Oaks victress and newly crowned Distaff champ Thorpedo Anna moved to Magdalena, where she spent just under two months there before gearing up for her 4-year-old season. Anderson was the filly's groom during her 'R and R' at Magdalena and he quickly grew attached to the superstar. “She's a different species,” said Anderson. “She just knows that she is 'The Girl.' She is really special. She doesn't wait around for you to take her to the paddock. When it comes morning, she says, 'I want to go. Let's get out of here.'” At first 'Thorpedo,' as she's called by Anderson, did not respond well to being turned out on her own and would pace the fenceline, but when she was introduced to paddock-mate Cooper, a retired show jumper, she settled in with ease. “She didn't feel comfortable by herself, but when we turned Cooper out with her they just got to be buddies and she's loving his company,” Anderson shared. “She'll be running around Cooper and he'll just walk real slowly. She goes up to him, kind of nudges him a little bit and Cooper doesn't move. Cooper is great for her. She has put on weight and she's doing good.” Thorpedo Anna and her paddock-mate Cooper | Sara Gordon What Thorpedo Anna may have lacked in sunshine during these past few fairly dreary weeks in Kentucky was more than made up for with the care she received from Anderson and the rest of the team at Magdalena. The champion and Horse of the Year candidate shipped to Silverleaf Hills Training Center in Florida just before Christmas and will soon move to McPeek's barn at Fair Grounds to prepare for her 4-year-old debut. Anderson joked that a decade or two ago, he might have put his hat in the ring to become her groom at the racetrack for her 4-year-old season. “If I was a little bit younger, I think I would like to take her on for the second round,” he said with a laugh. As it is, he'll happily cheer her on from Magdalena in 2025. The post Thorpedo Anna’s Groom at Magdalena a Familiar Face in Racing appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
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Starting with the Jan. 10 card, purses will be cut at Sam Houston Race Park as there is uncertainty about funding mechanisms going forward for purses. Bryan Pettigrew, the vice president and general manager of Texas Racing Operations, contacted horsemen Thursday to give them advance warning of the cuts. Due to legal issues involving HISA, the Texas Thoroughbred tracks can no longer send their simulcast signal out of state. While that has decimated handle, purses have held their own thanks to the Texas Thoroughbred Association receiving funds from something called the Horse Industry Escrow Account (HIEA). Each year up to $25 million from sales tax on purchased horse-related items (feed, tack, etc.) is deposited into the HIEA and up to 70% of the funds can be spent on purses. It covers all racing breeds in the state. According to Pettigrew's email there is “uncertainty” over the Texas Thoroughbred Association continuing to receive money from HIEA and it appears that money will not be available when Sam Houston opens Jan. 3. The matter cannot be resolved until a February meeting of the Texas Racing Commission. Purses will be adjusted for races during Week 2 (Jan. 10-12), through Week 7 (ending Feb. 16). Maiden special weight races will be reduced from $40,000 to $33,000. There will also be a reduction in purses for “non-winners” allowance races from $40,000 to $33,000. In addition, there will be one less race a day through Feb. 16, for a total of 18 fewer races. Pettigrew wrote that once the February Texas Racing Commission meeting is completed further adjustments may be made. Outspoken owner Karl Broberg took to X to express his opinion, tweeting “Late Christmas gift courtesy of the amazing leadership we have seen since Texas Racing Commission went off the rails in their quest to make Texas racing irrelevant. #ExcellenceStartsHere.” The post Troubled Sam Houston to Cut Purses at Upcoming Meet appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
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After a close second in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) when stuck on the inside, Motorious is the 5-2 favorite in the Joe Hernandez Stakes (G2T) Dec. 28 at Santa Anita Park.View the full article -
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Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) will honor Brandon and Diannah Perry as well as Maryland-based Beyond the Wire with the Allaire du Pont Leadership Award and the Ellen and Herb Moelis Industry Service Award, respectively, during the 35th Annual Stallion Season Live Auction and Celebration Sunday, Jan. 12, the organization announced via press release Friday. The Allaire de Pont Leadership Award being presented to the Perrys is awarded to an organization or individual (s) for philanthropic contributions consistent with the TCA's mission as the charitable arm of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA). The pair was recently named Philanthropists of the Year in Ocala/Marion County, Florida. The Ellen and Herb Moelis Industry Service Award is presented to an organization that works to uphold the TCA's mission of raising and distributing funds to charities in the Thoroughbred industry that provide a better life for Thoroughbreds, both on and off the track, and the people who care for them. Beyond the Wire, launched in 2017 by the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, has facilitated the placement of more than 700 horses. Operating at Laurel Park, Pimlico, and Fair Hill Training Center, the group strives to provide 'safe and enriching placements' at partner facilities for retiring Maryland-based racehorses. Tickets for the Live Auction and Celebration may be purchased here and the most current list of seasons is available here. For more information, please visit the TCA website. The post Thoroughbred Charities of America to Honor Brandon and Diannah Perry, Beyond the Wire appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
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