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His career has been documented and discussed so voluminously that it rivals that of the other “Big Red,” Man o’ War. To tell the story of the immortal Secretariat is a challenge as his life on the track and off was punctuated by a plethora of fortuitous circumstances that gave us this tremendous machine.

Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule that distributes qualifying points for the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.

Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna’s latest stellar performance in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park, the last Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve

For the better part of four decades, the number 11 held significance in the sport of Thoroughbred racing.

Not even a slow start could slow the momentum of reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna as she notched her fourth consecutive victory in the $1.25 million Grade 1 Apple Blossom Handicap April 12 at Oaklawn Park.

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