Thorpedo Anna had no response on the ultimate flip of the $650,000 Spinster Stakes (G1) and pale to fourth as 18-1 longshot Gin Gin led from the beginning and held off a charging Nitrogen by a head at Keeneland on Sunday.
The shock end was a thriller, despite the fact that it didn’t contain Thorpedo Anna, despatched off because the overwhelming 1-2 favourite within the discipline of 5 fillies and mares going 1 1/8 miles.
Ridden by Luis Saez, the 4-year-old Gin Gin ($38.64 on a $2 win guess) broke from gate 4 and set the tempo after transferring to the rail. Thorpedo Anna, with Flavien Prat aboard subbing for injured Brian Hernandez, Jr., pressed the fast tempo from the rail.
With a half-mile to go, Thorpedo Anna started to lose floor as 3-year rising star Nitrogen moved as much as problem the highest two. After which, the query was: Might Nitrogen run down Gin Gin within the stretch?
😲 #4 GIN GIN ($38.64) holds off Nitrogen within the @LanesEndFarms @BreedersCup WAYI 🏆 $650,000 @JuddmonteFarms Spinster Stakes (G1) at @KeenelandRacing. That is the primary Grade 1 win for the @CalumetFarm homebred filly by Hightail. @luissaezpty was aboard for @brenpwalsh. pic.twitter.com/LXdaNzh6KT
— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) October 5, 2025
Virtually. It took a photograph to decide that Calumet Farm-owned Gin Gin gained by a head – the margin regarded extra like a nostril.
“You assume they’re going a tick fast, however when she’s out on the lead like that, I knew they weren’t going to get by her and not using a battle, and that’s all we needed him (Saez) to do, was give her her finest probability, and he did,’’ coach Brendan Walsh stated. “Hats off to her. She’s very powerful. On the finish of the day, it’s all the way down to her.”
The victory by Gin Gin, who completed fourth to Thorpedo Anna within the Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2) on June 28, additionally offered the filly an all-fees paid, computerized spot within the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Del Mar on Nov. 1.
Thorpedo Anna’s Future?
As for the way forward for Thorpedo Anna, coach Kenny McPeek stated of his star with seven Grade 1 wins, together with final yr’s BC Distaff:
Thorpedo Anna replace. Congratulations to Calumet Farm and Brendan Walsh on their Spinster victory. @keeneland pic.twitter.com/s2mDGNmm0N
— Kenny McPeek (@KennyMcPeek) October 5, 2025
“She’s taken us on some unbelievable highs the final two years. We’ve had an incredible journey along with her,’’ McPeek stated. “Horses are like a wave. You are attempting to catch an enormous wave. Sadly, this isn’t a great day for her. We’re all upset. Not even going to consider Breeders’ Cup proper now, uncharacteristic of her.”
“This stuff don’t final ceaselessly. No positive factor on this sport. An outdated man instructed me years in the past ‘Win like you’re used to it and lose such as you prefer it.’ It’s a humbling enterprise. They’ve good days and unhealthy days. We’re going to lose as gracefully as potential.”
Nitrogen doubtless Breeders’ Cup-bound
Nitrogen, in the meantime, might be Breeders’ Cup certain.
“She was huge within the first flip, huge within the second flip. However she confirmed me what I wanted to see. I assumed we had it,’’ coach Mark Casse stated. “She needs a goal, and the tempo wasn’t quick sufficient. If she’s OK, we’re considering the Breeders’ Cup, however I’ll have to speak to the Greens (house owners Leonard and Jon Inexperienced).”
Successful time for the 1 1/8 miles was 1:49.77.
Bourbon Stakes RESULT: Remaining Rating Delivers because the Favourite
Remaining Rating ($4.82) delivered a gate-to-wire 1 ¼-length victory over Turf Star within the 1 1/16-mile, $400,000 Fortress & Key Bourbon Stakes (G2) for 2-year-olds on the turf.
Educated by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr., the Not This Time colt gained in a time of 1:42.51 for a 3rd straight win on turf.
The Bourbon was the ultimate of eight Breeders’ Cup Problem Sequence “Win and You’re In” races over the weekend at Keeneland. Remaining Rating earned a fees-paid computerized berth within the BC Juvenile Turf (G1) at Del Mar on Oct. 31.
“He confirmed velocity earlier than however not this sort of velocity,’’ Ortiz stated. “I assumed it was a little bit extra velocity than he would have within the race. I assumed we had been going to be proper behind the velocity, however he broke so good and put me in a great place with out asking an excessive amount of.
“I had talked to the coach, and he stated, ‘If he’s on the lead, effective; let him go.’’’
