Thorpedo Anna Will Be Bred To Gun Runner In 2026, Curlin In '27

Thorpedo Anna will visit Gun Runner in 2026, Curlin in '27

Thorpedo Anna, the 2024 horse of the year, will visit Gun Runner for her first mating in 2026, followed by a date with Curlin in 2027, Thoroughbred Daily News reported Tuesday. The 4-year-old daughter of Fast Anna is owned in majority by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, which purchased a half-interest privately in August and acquired an additional 20% stake for $1 million at the Keeneland Championship Sale in October. She resides at the Paris, Ky., farm…

Thorpedo Anna Will Be Bred To Gun Runner In 2026, Curlin In '27

Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), the 2024 Horse of the Year, will be bred during the upcoming season to sire Gun Runner (Candy Ride {Arg}), it was announced by the superstar filly's majority owner, John Sikura, the owner of Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa. Sikura and the others in the Thorpedo Anna ownership have already chosen who she will be bred to in 2027, and that is Curlin (Smart Strike). Curlin stands at Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, while Gun Runner stands…