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she's still a filly, so she has plenty of time to decide what she wants to do in life
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The Kentucky Oaks, a slightly shorter race exclusively for fillies on the Friday before the Kentucky Derby, will air in primetime this year in an attempt to draw more viewers.
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Baffert said the filly appeared OK but would undergo diagnostic tests to be sure.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
In addition, neither Andrea's Pride (the filly's dam) or Happy Anniversary won in 23 combined starts.
—Bob Wisener, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Thurby, a celebration of Kentucky’s heritage featuring live entertainment; and the Kentucky Oaks, a race for 3-year-old fillies (female horses).
—Chase Jordan
february 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Baffert said the filly appeared OK but would undergo diagnostic tests to be sure.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
In addition, neither Andrea's Pride (the filly's dam) or Happy Anniversary won in 23 combined starts.
—Bob Wisener, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Thurby, a celebration of Kentucky’s heritage featuring live entertainment; and the Kentucky Oaks, a race for 3-year-old fillies (female horses).
—Chase Jordan
february 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Filly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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