The track was deep. When Lukas walked out onto the track he was surprised how deep it was. He told others when he saw how deep it was he was surprised how well STG handled it. So between being boxed in for a bit and the deep track, that may have affected her run.
In reviews of the race, her jockey said Gun Song had Thorpedo Anna blocked most of the way. John Velasquez, jockey on Gun Song, admitted he blocked her on purpose. It's a rough game out there. Lucky Anna's speed and grit couldn't be quenched!
The times were very slow and closers all disappointed, but this one was never in doubt. TA was under wraps, exerted just enough to win a race she could have won by 10-plus lengths.
THE QUEEN needs a nice little break until the Breeder's Cup races. Even though she had a bit of a rough trip but she still won the race, she didn't have her usual stretch kick. She looked pretty spent by the time she reached the finish line.
I'm like somebody before me said I'm wondering if the Travers took something out of her or they were just easing her along because she's so good I still love her she's the greatest female racehorse and a very long time❤❤❤❤❤
Interesting - Anna ran Cotillion w/small injury on hip. Worked had to win by neck. McP mentioned yest & today in transport to CA "got a nic in hindquarter" Has much tougher field this time in Distaff.
Everybody is saying she was weak today. I do not see it. She was just cruising. Brian was holding her back anticipating Power Squeeze to close sharply so he can see the run of Power Squeeze. That didn't materialized so he let her go. Brian and McPeek probably working out a stalking strat for her for Del Mar. I am curious to see what that late Brisnet speed for the final 1/16. That was impressive.
This was Thorpedo Anna's first "road trip" since early May. Kenny McPeek said that they just shipped her into Pennsylvania the day before this race. I think she was a little flat. Nothing to worry about at all.
There has been a lot of controversy over the condition of the tracks at Parx. The turf course was shut down after a horse stumbled in a hole and had to be put down. Maybe she didn't like the track.
Kenny McPeek said before the race that this was a rare road trip for Thorpedo Anna and they had only shipped her in yesterday, and that was his only concern.
I'm a huge fan. But she needs a little break. She got boxed in. The thing I worry about is the fact that the other jockeys know how to get her now. So her future races might be harder. She looks fit. But she also looks like she lost weight. Either way she still proved she still has the will to run and can over come obstacles. Can't weight to see her run with a little break. So glad she won.
@@terrybrown5854 I think Hernandez is a little too in love with saving ground on the rail. It was a winning play in the Derby for Mystik Dan but I think it cost Thorpedo Anna the Travers and almost cost her the race today.
I'm not a fan of ANY of the Parx racetracks. They treat their racetracks like an afterthought, because they make their big money with their casino gambling.
I really hope connections stop on her,and forget about BC. She had a super tough race in Travers, and clearly wasnt the same yesterday. Sometimes 3yo fillies never bounce back from a tough race vs males, like Rachel Alexandra after the 2009 Woodward. If she goes to Del Mar,she will lose, or worse,injure herself .
I'm sorry and it's not easy but the announcer is very subpar. No flow, inflection or originality in her race call. This is no female bias at all. The race call lacks an exciting call and sounds like it's read off a script. A very good announcers description can make you feel like you're there live.
You don't have to apologize because the announcer is a female. She really does STINK. There are some things that females aren't very good at in the sports world. ONE of them is being a horse racing track announcer. Another one is football play-by-play.
Fillies don't bounce back as easy after a hard race(Travers). Anna is starting to SOUR. They should stop on her and not go to BC. She will lose,or worse,injure herself ..
She Was Bottled up on Rail Behind Horses and Brian Hernandez Had to Fight Her a Bit....Once She Found Room She Was Coming to Win and Hernandez Did Not All Out Overextend Her...Gun Song at 40-1 Was a No Brainer For Me in The Exacta
@@marklewen9384 She Also Cut Her Leg in Van Before Race/Caught Hives From Medication/First Time Shipping and Running on New Track and New Stall...During Race Lost Ground on Backstretch and Boxed in...Lightly Urged in Stretch to Wire....Saying She is "Souring" off 1 Race is a Bit Over The Top
She doesn't need excuses the other horses in the race had longer than she did between races and she went against males and earned a 111 in that race and still beat them
@@TheProfessorOfLife As an old school handicapper I think that more wise. The school of thought is to put horses where they have the most chance of winning. I always thought in Classic dirt races putting fillies in with the boys was more of a gimmick to attract attention or of overzealous trainers or owners. Though she would be a contender in the Classic by no means will she win it.
Who ever you are who is putting the races on youtube, do you read the comments???? How many times poor racing fans asked you not to put the names of the winners. You are destroying the enjoinment and the essence of the race. Don't be shi**y constantly. Unless you are not reading the comments.
She is JUST AMAZING♥♥♥Congrats to TA, KM and the Team!!!!!!
Thorpedo anna has the heart of a lion
She's unstoppable! ❤
Happy she won, but wondering if the Travers took something out of her, wish her well in the Breeders Cup, she's amazing
The track was deep. When Lukas walked out onto the track he was surprised how deep it was. He told others when he saw how deep it was he was surprised how well STG handled it. So between being boxed in for a bit and the deep track, that may have affected her run.
In reviews of the race, her jockey said Gun Song had Thorpedo Anna blocked most of the way. John Velasquez, jockey on Gun Song, admitted he blocked her on purpose. It's a rough game out there. Lucky Anna's speed and grit couldn't be quenched!
Obv wasn’t 100% for this Mickey Mouse race 😂
The times were very slow and closers all disappointed, but this one was never in doubt. TA was under wraps, exerted just enough to win a race she could have won by 10-plus lengths.
THE QUEEN needs a nice little break until the Breeder's Cup races. Even though she had a bit of a rough trip but she still won the race, she didn't have her usual stretch kick. She looked pretty spent by the time she reached the finish line.
I'm like somebody before me said I'm wondering if the Travers took something out of her or they were just easing her along because she's so good I still love her she's the greatest female racehorse and a very long time❤❤❤❤❤
Greatest female racehorse? Fans of Ruffian, Zenyatta, Rachel Alexandra, Genuine Risk, Personal Ensign, and several others may debate you on that.
Judy said "in a very long time"@@caroledward7589
Interesting - Anna ran Cotillion w/small injury on hip. Worked had to win by neck. McP mentioned yest & today in transport to CA "got a nic in hindquarter" Has much tougher field this time in Distaff.
Everybody is saying she was weak today. I do not see it. She was just cruising. Brian was holding her back anticipating Power Squeeze to close sharply so he can see the run of Power Squeeze. That didn't materialized so he let her go. Brian and McPeek probably working out a stalking strat for her for Del Mar. I am curious to see what that late Brisnet speed for the final 1/16. That was impressive.
This was Thorpedo Anna's first "road trip" since early May. Kenny McPeek said that they just shipped her into Pennsylvania the day before this race. I think she was a little flat. Nothing to worry about at all.
That’s my girl 🩷🩷🩷
Who's going to be the horse of the year
There has been a lot of controversy over the condition of the tracks at Parx. The turf course was shut down after a horse stumbled in a hole and had to be put down. Maybe she didn't like the track.
Kenny McPeek said before the race that this was a rare road trip for Thorpedo Anna and they had only shipped her in yesterday, and that was his only concern.
I'm a huge fan. But she needs a little break. She got boxed in. The thing I worry about is the fact that the other jockeys know how to get her now. So her future races might be harder. She looks fit. But she also looks like she lost weight. Either way she still proved she still has the will to run and can over come obstacles. Can't weight to see her run with a little break. So glad she won.
@@terrybrown5854 I think Hernandez is a little too in love with saving ground on the rail. It was a winning play in the Derby for Mystik Dan but I think it cost Thorpedo Anna the Travers and almost cost her the race today.
I'm not a fan of ANY of the Parx racetracks. They treat their racetracks like an afterthought, because they make their big money with their casino gambling.
I really hope connections stop on her,and forget about BC. She had a super tough race in Travers, and clearly wasnt the same yesterday. Sometimes 3yo fillies never bounce back from a tough race vs males, like Rachel Alexandra after the 2009 Woodward. If she goes to Del Mar,she will lose, or worse,injure herself .
Rachel Alexander never won another race after barely beating the boys in the woodward
Not true. While her 4 year old year was disappointing (relatively speaking) she won the Fleur De Lis and Lady's Secret stakes.
I'm sorry and it's not easy but the announcer is very subpar. No flow, inflection or originality in her race call. This is no female bias at all. The race call lacks an exciting call and sounds like it's read off a script. A very good announcers description can make you feel like you're there live.
The announcer is HORRIBLE!!! Who hired her and why?
@@MrMudra9exactly
Probably D.E.I hire!
You don't have to apologize because the announcer is a female. She really does STINK. There are some things that females aren't very good at in the sports world. ONE of them is being a horse racing track announcer. Another one is football play-by-play.
She is the worst as announcer in history . Listening to her is like reading a paragraph with no punctuation..😢
Jockey was soft at the end, always had the better of the runner up. Clearly got Del mar in the back of their minds
The Breeders Cup is clearly the objective for Anna. Why squeeze every ounce out of her when the big prize is a little over 5 weeks away?
@@pokerface8242 can only think of one reason - money. Win a grade 1 without fully exerting the horse and pick up some dosh.
Fillies don't bounce back as easy after a hard race(Travers). Anna is starting to SOUR. They should stop on her and not go to BC. She will lose,or worse,injure herself ..
@@marklewen9384 can’t disagree with that mate. If she runs in the distaff I’ll be taking her on. Adare manor for me at the prices
She Was Bottled up on Rail Behind Horses and Brian Hernandez Had to Fight Her a Bit....Once She Found Room She Was Coming to Win and Hernandez Did Not All Out Overextend Her...Gun Song at 40-1 Was a No Brainer For Me in The Exacta
She is starting to SOUR. The Travers took out of her what the Woodward did to Rachel in 2009..they need to stop on her for the year...
@@marklewen9384 She Also Cut Her Leg in Van Before Race/Caught Hives From Medication/First Time Shipping and Running on New Track and New Stall...During Race Lost Ground on Backstretch and Boxed in...Lightly Urged in Stretch to Wire....Saying She is "Souring" off 1 Race is a Bit Over The Top
Alot closer than on paper lol
A lot of people already making excuses for this filly
She doesn't need excuses the other horses in the race had longer than she did between races and she went against males and earned a 111 in that race and still beat them
BC Classic or stay with her own sex? Classic is not going to be easy. After her Traver’s performance, she’ll have a bullseye on her back.
@@jeffmejia3556 I say stick with her own sex.
She's not going to run in the BC Classic. She'll be running in the BC Distaff.
She’s going to stay with her own sex for Breeders Cup ,,, she still towers over the other fillies and mares.
@@TheProfessorOfLife As an old school handicapper I think that more wise. The school of thought is to put horses where they have the most chance of winning. I always thought in Classic dirt races putting fillies in with the boys was more of a gimmick to attract attention or of overzealous trainers or owners. Though she would be a contender in the Classic by no means will she win it.
She should stick with her own sex
Who ever you are who is putting the races on youtube, do you read the comments????
How many times poor racing fans asked you not to put the names of the winners. You are destroying the enjoinment and the essence of the race.
Don't be shi**y constantly. Unless you are not reading the comments.
Hats off to Gun Song. Another 10 yards, she would have won it.
And a woman calling the race, good, how many lady announcers out there?
Kenny keeps her at 70% in condition for this race, seize the grey was freshen and look at he did to dat field