Thorpedo Anna will be highweight in Apple Blossom Handicap

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna will start as the 124-pound highweight Saturday in the Grade 1, $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park.

She drew post 6 in a field of seven when entries were taken Sunday. Brian Hernandez Jr. has the mount for trainer Kenny McPeek.

The Apple Blossom will go as the 11th on a 12-race card that starts at 12:20 p.m. Central.

Free Like a Girl totes the second highest weight as she carries an assigned 120.

The field from the rail: Sweet Alyssa, Neom Beach, Free Like a Girl, Noble Miss, Where’s My Ring, Thorpedo Anna, Wild Bout Hilary.