LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thorpedo Anna, winner of the 150th Kentucky Oaks, has retired from racing, according to a release.

The 2024 Horse of the Year will call John G. Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa in Lexington her new home as she begins her broodmare career, the release said.

McPeek said Thorpedo Anna was examined by several veterinarians and found to be in good condition but opted for her retirement.

"Dr. Bramlage of Rood and Riddle found some very mild bone bruising, which is consistent with horses in work at her level, and she could go back to training in 90 days, but we have opted to retire her," McPeek said.

The release said Thorpedo Anna retires with more than $5.4 million in earnings and 10 Graded Stakes race wins. She is owned by Hill 'n' Dale Farms, Judy Hicks, Mark Edw

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