Xalapa’s Hill ‘n’ Dale introduced on August 14 that it has gained half the curiosity of this yr’s horses from Thorpedo Anna, a deal that features Tremendous Bowl champion Marshawn Lynch.
The Kenny McPeak educated filly was dominated by championship honours final yr with the power of her victory at Longin’s Kentucky Oaks and Rondyne Breeders’ Cup Distav. Quick Anna’s daughter ran her courageous second run when she matched a person on the 2024 Draftkings Travers Stakes on the Saratoga Race course.
Hicks in the end developed six Grade 1 winners. McPeak purchased it in 2022 at public sale from the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Octos Yearlings Sale for $40,000 in 2022. A couple of years later, her dam, uncle Mommer Sataves, was named Broodmare of the Yr.
“It’s totally uncommon, if not unattainable, to be enthusiastic about a mare of this caliber,” mentioned John G. Sikura, proprietor of Xalapa’s Hill ‘n’ Dale, in a press launch. “Horse of the Yr, The Particular person of the Yr Horse is past distinctive merchandise. The right champion, Anna, comes from the pedigree I’ve been concerned and revered as the idea of recent breeds.
“Kenny manages her profession completely and I’m excited to be a part of the group and shares the accountability to show our sport to new audiences.
Lynch was on-site in Saratoga Springs, New York final week and attended the Saratoga Sale, a Fasig Tipton choose yearling sale. The five-time Professional Bowl working again gained the 2014 Tremendous Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.
Thorpedo Anna races the remainder of 2025 and if she continues to duplicate the wonderful type in 2026, Hill ‘n’ Dale factors out.
Philly has 11 wins and incomes $5,133,413 in 2 seconds with 14 begins. She was 3-4 this yr and most just lately gained the Fasig-Tipton Fleur de Lis Stakes at Churchill Downs on June twenty eighth.
“It was an excellent journey to be round Thorpedo Anna,” McPeek mentioned. “Judy Hicks, Mark Edwards and Sheri McPeak’s Magdalena Racing will proceed to retain the share of possession of Toupedco Anna. We’re all excited to proceed to be nice companions like John Sikra and Hill & Dale.”
