As much as extending 2024 by a few months would not bother trainer Kenny McPeek, he’s already looking forward to 2025.
Both of the stars that have made 2024 a career year for McPeek are scheduled to run next year with Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Mystik Dan set to start in the Malibu Stakes Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park and the filly Thorpedo Anna, the clubhouse leader in the Horse of the Year race, targeting either the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline April 5 at Meydan Racecourse or the April 12 million Apple Blossom Handicap April 12 at Oaklawn Park.
Mystik Dan, a son of Goldencents, is already at Santa Anita preparing for the seven-furlong Malibu. It would be his first start since he finished eighth in the June 8 Belmont Stakes following a runner-up finish in the Preakness Stakes and his victory in the run for the roses.
“He arrived in California (Dec. 18) and he has a week to get ready…
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