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Thoroughbreds in North America all celebrate their birthdays on Jan. 1, so as soon as the New Year rolls around, so does “foaling season” – that magical time that lasts from the beginning of January through the late spring when racehorse babies are born.
In this weekly piece, we’ll bring you the best of new arrivals to the Thoroughbred world. So sit back, relax, and take in the Cute Foals of the Week for 2020! Want to see cute foals in person? Be sure to visit Horse Country!
If you own a foal who needs to be registered, don’t forget to check off to donate to The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, or any of the other charities available through the registration process!
How sweet is Zenyatta and her Candy Ride filly?
️ @LanesEndFarms / Alys Emson @seaheroky pic.twitter.com/d4rGjUSGQI— Breeders' Cup (@BreedersCup) May 20, 2020
Lassie's Landing and her Tapizar colt on a beautiful afternoon pic.twitter.com/5FdjUWUXpH
— Timber Town Stable (@Timber_Town) May 19, 2020
#FoalPatrol Happy #FoalFriday! There is a new Virtual scavenger hunt on the Education blog and updates with Magical World and Magical World ‘20 at @Three_Chimneys and Ashado ‘20 (pictured) at Gainsborough Farm @DarleyAmerica. https://t.co/2XZnxp20wH pic.twitter.com/4SNW75Fm5h
— National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (@nmrhof) May 22, 2020
Isabella Sings with her handsome colt by Justify. pic.twitter.com/d3CLZTOW91
— Siena Farm (@SienaFarmKY) May 19, 2020
Kingman/Galileo Gal filly @NorelandsStud. pic.twitter.com/7B7RlyHg8H
— Craig Bernick (@craigb1818) May 20, 2020
Happy #FoalFriday from this little sun bum! ��#MemorialDayWeekend #HunterValleyFarm pic.twitter.com/ZUdwzWtR2X
— Hunter Valley Farm (@HunterValleyKY) May 22, 2020
Photobomb Alert!@LNJFoxwoods COVFEFE and FANCY DRESS PARTY want in on this Karakontie filly's photoshoot. pic.twitter.com/dy8DLZdCdp
— Gainesway (@Gainesway) May 20, 2020
Whew - we made it! It's finally #FoalFriday in #TravelKY. Take a deep breath, enjoy your weekend and maybe even sneak a nap in like this foal!
: tamarawatsonphotos pic.twitter.com/rJxurqM3I4— Kentucky Tourism (@KentuckyTourism) May 22, 2020
Look good, feel good, like this GOOD SAMARITAN filly out of Procellous bred by Saratoga Glen Farm and Beals Racing Stable. #TheyreThatGood pic.twitter.com/PcBg1WM94v
— WinStar Farm (@WinStarFarm) May 20, 2020
#FoalFriday A sweet moment between a filly and her breeder to remind us that this is what it's all about ❤️ This daughter of Irish War Cry was bred by David Krasnoff and born April 20! She is the fifth foal from her dam Beckon the Queen, a daughter of Ghazi. #MDBred #MDSired pic.twitter.com/zQoyjggUAf
— MarylandTB (@MarylandTB) May 22, 2020
We love foaling season! Check out one of our Good Magic colts! #e5Racing pic.twitter.com/Dqn3vxM7i8
— e5 Racing (@e5Racing) May 20, 2020
Five more minutes!
Our Candy Ride / Hot Roots foal shows just how important self care is during this time. #FoalFriday pic.twitter.com/mYMU44C9G6— Woodford Thoroughbreds (@WoodfordTB) May 22, 2020
Coming to say hello, filly by Oasis Dream x Aranka (Ifraaj) @JuddmonteFarms pic.twitter.com/OTIhW32D9o
— Haras du Lieu Marmion (@HarasMarmion) May 20, 2020
Nesting #farmlife pic.twitter.com/rYI49pDQ5t
— Lane's End (@LanesEndFarms) May 21, 2020
How about this son of Frank Conversation, out of multiple stakes-placed Image of Noon, by Disco Rico. At @rockridgestud last week.#FoalFriday pic.twitter.com/waUumm3HEp
— Barbara Livingston (@DRFLivingston) May 22, 2020
Strapping #MDBred colt is the first foal out of the talented Include mare Participate. He’s from the first crop of Irish War Cry. @WasabiStables pic.twitter.com/HJQgY0LoZS
— HousatonicBloodstock (@HousatonicGWA4) May 21, 2020
Happy #FoalFriday from Dr. Cadena!! pic.twitter.com/AwgAqtYMgB
— Peterson and Smith (@PetersonSmithEH) May 22, 2020
Scratching your buddy's back while she's nursing is a different way to say "what's up, friend?" but sometimes you just need to be close to those you love. pic.twitter.com/EmG2m94jom
— Timber Town Stable (@Timber_Town) May 21, 2020
Happy rainy and muddy #FoalFriday from this @BigC_Racing filly and mom pic.twitter.com/r6NVc4GJIs
— Diamond Creek Farm (@DiamondCreekKY) May 22, 2020
We are wishing the best of luck to owner @MagicCapStables, trainer Wesley Ward and jockey @Tyler_Gaff as Town & Country-bred TEQUILA QUEEN (American Pharoah-Agave Kiss) makes her debut in today's 1st race @ChurchillDowns! Here she is as a foal. pic.twitter.com/7woqQUSzTC
— Town & Country Farms (@TownCountryFarm) May 21, 2020
#FoalFriday On April 30th, Yes My Love gave birth to a handsome Holy Boss colt, who we’ve nicknamed Yellowstone. #MDbred pic.twitter.com/J7MtnmDTdS
— WV Stables (@WasabiStables) May 22, 2020
#foalfriday @coolmorestud #HIGHLANDREEL@bloodstocknews @eileen_harte pic.twitter.com/Gjmj51t2XC
— Guenther Schmidt (@Taxi4Horses) May 22, 2020
This long legged, beautiful filly by Mucho Macho Man was born on May 5, 2020.
Mucho Macho Man stands at @AdenaSprings #NYBred pic.twitter.com/lvevSJaza9— . (@MVFarmsIntl) May 21, 2020
Lesley May's Curlin filly is beginning to show her true colors #goinggrey #Storkstreet #Thoroughbreds #horseracing #FoalFriday pic.twitter.com/gYLeJCVhOx
— Stonestreet (@StonestreetFarm) May 22, 2020
One week old tomorrow! #FoalFriday #SligoCandyBoy #Cassino pic.twitter.com/Wn0jwX5dqs
— Aileen Horkan (@Aileenballina) May 22, 2020
Another Good Looking GOOD SAMARITAN foal! Fully out of Chardonnay Sherry bred by Elise Handler and Matthew Schering, at Tolo Farm. #FoalFriday #TheyreThatGood pic.twitter.com/6p4vblvxQb
— WinStar Farm (@WinStarFarm) May 22, 2020
The boys performed for @METROLANDPHOTO ! pic.twitter.com/R3N1QPb0yF
— Britt Wadsworth (@BrittWadsworth) May 22, 2020
Did someone say May Bank holiday? This cheeky #TASLEET colt out of MYSTERIOUS GIRL is out enjoying the sunshine this weekend! #FoalFriday pic.twitter.com/HoxnycngoE
— Shadwell Stud (@ShadwellStud) May 22, 2020
Never a dull moment with this chap around!
From the first crop of the unbeaten Triple Crown winner Justify, he is a lovely first foal for his dam I’m Wonderful, a Giant’s Causeway sister to G1 winner Carpe Diem #FoalFriday pic.twitter.com/lXsvNAUnMe— Blue Diamond Stud (@BlueDiamondStd) May 22, 2020
FRANKEL colt out of Group performer Raymonda takes exception to a pheasant in his paddock! #FoalFriday pic.twitter.com/Chc8owiJft
— Juddmonte Farms (@JuddmonteFarms) May 22, 2020
No rest for the mummies even on a bank holiday! #wheretheresawilltheresaway #hungryZoffanycolt ��☀️ pic.twitter.com/W17llUzmCx
— Tracy Vigors (@wickhamwicks) May 25, 2020
So thankful for our team, who put the horses first, today and every day.
As we reflect on what Memorial Day stands for, we are grateful for the sacrifices of so many. Without their unwavering commitment, our world would likely look much different. pic.twitter.com/skIsHBH9vu— Pin Oak Stud (@PinOakStud) May 25, 2020
Foaling season officially ended this morning on a unique note! Love Story welcomed this gorgeous colt by Pacific des Essarts for Dr. Ashton Broman. The farm's first non-Thoroughbred! We are so excited for all connections! #spycoast #pacificdesessarts #warmbloodsofinstagram pic.twitter.com/ChfIWK2Ois
— Endeavor Farm KY (@endeavorfarmky) May 25, 2020
BABY J/American Pharoah f. & JACARANDA/Justify f. welcome us this glorious day..
Join Price and me for our VIRTUAL TOUR stroll with the foals at 10:30 on MILL RIDGE Facebook.
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! pic.twitter.com/C9q1ZUsIqf— Headley Bell (@headleybell) May 25, 2020
Lassie's Landing and her Tapizar colt on a beautiful afternoon pic.twitter.com/5FdjUWUXpH
— Timber Town Stable (@Timber_Town) May 19, 2020
Hello everyone.. it's my birthday. #babyJuba pic.twitter.com/ltaIN7XDtq
— Juba (the Gray) (@Jubacolt) May 25, 2020
Happy Memorial Day, everyone. Thank you to all the service men and women, and also to the animals, who made the ultimate sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/cpMHJFdCui
— Timber Town Stable (@Timber_Town) May 25, 2020
Graded stakes producer Tia (Giant’s Causeway) and her Nyquist (@DarleyAmerica) colt are doing #MemorialDay right. ����✌️ #MareMonday #BroodmareLife #FarmLife #HorseCountry #ShareTheLex pic.twitter.com/g44kLSL1Dl
— Gainesway (@Gainesway) May 25, 2020
On a holiday #MareMonday, a salute to patient mothers! Littleprincessemma, dam of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, is so kindly indulgent with her sassy 1 1/2-month old daughter by #Tapit, an Easter baby named Sunrise Service pic.twitter.com/SzD5Pc0Pmj
— Michele MacDonald (@full_stride) May 25, 2020
Viserion’s first foal, Snips, gets out to enjoy a beautiful day. #irishhill #weekendhideaway pic.twitter.com/FqK4GIkhRn
— Tim McCoy (@BlueStreakLLC) May 26, 2020
It’s mare crush Monday and we are eternally grateful to this broodmare who became the surrogate to La Verdad’s Into Mischief colt. Prince of Truth, here getting love and comfort from this hero mama. #laverdad #princeoftruth #editionfarm #ladysheilastable #intomischief #nybred pic.twitter.com/pPBcBeLwyc
— Lady Sheila Stable (@Lady__Sheila) May 26, 2020
So excited about this colt. He is by Tapwrit. Out of an Uncle Mo filly, Modiste. 2 weeks old now and both are doing well. Special thanks to Flying H Stables in Paris KY. @Gainesway pic.twitter.com/JwlKgvPBR1
— Usquebaughstables (@Usquebaughstab1) May 26, 2020
Memorial Day foal Colt by Race Day out of a Super Saver mare. All the kids were there. #thankyouforyourservice pic.twitter.com/TarR246GIk
— Kenny McPeek (@KennyMcPeek) May 26, 2020
FRANKEL colts at play on another sunny afternoon #FoalWatch pic.twitter.com/qYgvXrcRrh
— Juddmonte Farms (@JuddmonteFarms) May 26, 2020
Beautiful looking Filly by Central Banker out of Dulcita. #FoalWatch pic.twitter.com/40z28YBudH
— McMahon Thoroughbreds (@McMahonSaratoga) May 26, 2020
As a former Marine, also inspired by Sergeant Reckless. Bred & named 2019 #Shackleford filly o/o Fly Down Too "Sgt Reckless USMC" Currently #EaglePointFarm
The Story of Sergeant Reckless: Korean War Horse Served with Valor https://t.co/qdAY3cqi75 pic.twitter.com/zOfHdxJvGb— Hank Nothhaft (@HnRRacingLLC) May 26, 2020
Hi there, They have named Me,
Ascalon (USA)
bc 2018 by Speightstown (USA) out of COCO AS IN CHANEL (USA) by Awesome Again
Sold to: Hideyuki Mori
Consigned by: @HillnDaleFarm
Breeder: @uscgatsby
Stud farm: @TaylorMadeSales @WinStarFarm
Hope to see you on the racecourse. pic.twitter.com/vzKj6hv81t— Teunis G.J. Ouwehand (@tgjouwehand) May 26, 2020
Too Much Bling colt out of Gurlin by Curlin. He is shedding his brown coat and turning gray. pic.twitter.com/QvC7CmfOcO
— G. Allan Bryant (@Bryant_HRD) May 26, 2020
Our Poets Word filly showing off next to mum, Fangfoss Girls. pic.twitter.com/hf1tEVsi98
— stuart@abacus-bloodstock (@stumat) May 26, 2020
Just one of those days...#TuesdayMood pic.twitter.com/cOWfu5a6uA
— MarylandTB (@MarylandTB) May 26, 2020
Bonus Cute Animal of the Week:
Every week we feature another adorable animal in addition to our cute foals. This week, we have a tiny but ferocious baby black panther:
"A baby black panther..." pic.twitter.com/NqbVRCOhzd
— Nature's Lovers (@natureslover_s) May 21, 2020
Can’t get enough cute foals? Check out some past issues here!