gelding

noun

geld·ing ˈgel-diŋ

Synonyms of gelding next

: a castrated animal

specifically : a castrated male horse

archaic : eunuch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The 148th edition of the Preakness, which covers 1 3/16 miles on the dirt track and is run by 3-year-old colts, geldings and fillies, is set for Saturday evening. —

Tim Schwartz, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2023 The California gelding finished seventh in the Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes on March 4 and eighth in the California Derby on April 29. —

Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 26 Jan. 2023 Chloe's Dream, a 3-year-old gelding that ran on the Derby undercard, is the latest horse to have died at Churchill Downs in recent days. —

CBS News, 6 May 2023 Chloe’s Dream, a 3-year-old gelding, was pulled up in the second race for maidens, vanned off and then euthanized. —

John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2023 Chloe's Dream, a 3-year-old gelding, and Freezing Point, a 3-year-old colt, were injured in their races on the Derby undercard, becoming the sixth and seventh horses to have died at Churchill Downs in recent days. —

Beth Harris, ajc, 6 May 2023 Hannah Serfass was riding Quaxx 2, a 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding, in a hunter/jumper competition when the horse tripped and fell, according to a statement from the United States Equestrian Federation. —

Earle Kimel, USA TODAY, 2 May 2023 This is a one-turn mile, and the gelding’s last win came around one turn. —

Ed Derosa, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2023 Princess Anne's daughter competed in the elite 5* level astride Class Affair, a 14-year-old chestnut gelding affectionately nicknamed Socks, and exclusively spoke with PEOPLE about the competition and her fire for the sport — a passion that's run in the royal family for generations. —

Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023 See More

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