filly
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Pletcher knows the route well: Three of his Belmont champions did it, and the fourth, the filly Rags to Riches, was idle from the Kentucky Oaks until the Belmont.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
The 3-year-old filly is trained by Jose Francisco D’Angelo and was ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr., who picked up his 22nd Cup victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2025
It was not a popular win as Codex beat Derby-winning filly Genuine Risk and then had to withstand an inquiry to officially give Lukas his first Triple Crown win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2025
True to form, we’ve got a filly that’s qualified for the Kentucky Oaks with Fondly, who won the Virginia Oaks, and we’re going to run in the Kentucky Oaks.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025
The slightest pressure with her legs, the lightest touch on the reins, and the filly responded.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
But McPeek did something that hasn’t been done since 1952, winning the Kentucky Oaks for fillies and the Kentucky Derby on consecutive days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 25, 2024
The dark brown horse was briefly the top choice before going off at 4-1 odds and staking her claim right away in the $1.5 million marquee race for 3-year-old fillies.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2024
He married Pamela Yellin in 1980, and in 1995 they moved from New Jersey to River Edge Farm, a 110-acre spread in Buellton, Calif., where they raised fillies and colts to become top racehorses.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2024
Billed as Championship Sunday, it co-features the $50,000 Emerald Distaff for older fillies and mares, $50,000 Muckleshoot Derby for 3-year-olds, and $50,000 Washington Oaks for 3-year-old fillies.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
Miranda ascended the grass slope and saw the fillies canter down towards the starting post.
From The Summons by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
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