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foals

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plural of foal

as in mares

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The mares are now shunning poor Valentine, which Puckett hopes is only temporary.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Five older fillies and mares were entered in the 61/2-furlong sprint on the main track.

— Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of mares

Noun

Down at the bottom of the hill, Butch was sitting in the grass among a dozen or more stallions.

— Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Mares use this land as a nursery, stallions retreat there to recover from injuries caused by fighting, and old horses go deep into the marsh to lay themselves to rest.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Definition of stallions

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For every race that has colts contending for greatness and notoriety, there is a sister race for those wonderful three-year-old fillies.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The Preakness features a venue change to a 115-year-old track that has never hosted the event, a field of some of the best 3-year-old colts in the country and a couple of chances to make horse racing history.

— Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026

Definition of colts

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Five older fillies and mares were entered in the 61/2-furlong sprint on the main track.

— Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
The Alcibiades and Jessamine are also worth watching because both are for two-year-old fillies, meaning the field is making its first serious appearance on a big stage.

— Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fillies

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