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Cute Foals of the Week for Feb. 22
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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 2021!
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Oh hay! This inquisitive CURLIN filly is out of homebred stakes winner GLINDA THE GOOD, which makes her a full sister to champion GOOD MAGIC! #BredandRaised #Storkstreet #FoalFriday @HillnDaleFarm @e5Racing pic.twitter.com/Nu3Ggo8w7a
— Stonestreet (@StonestreetFarm) February 19, 2021
Only 17 hours old, this stunning colt by #Justify nuzzles his dam @MoreSummerWind, where he arrived last night amid winter storms. A 1/2b to G1 winner Moonshine Memories, he is o/o Horse of Year Favorite Trick's 1/2s Unenchantedevening (Unbridled's Song), who clearly adores him pic.twitter.com/Oplwx7MwPM
— Michele MacDonald (@full_stride) February 16, 2021
This cheeky son of @coolmorestud U S Navy Flag is certainly enjoying the warmer weather! He is out of our homebred winner Azenzar and related to champion Alexander Goldrun.
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Read more on our site | Blue Diamond Stud https://t.co/jQbYNU7RNc pic.twitter.com/Wk4FT5hFpQ— Blue Diamond Stud (@BlueDiamondStd) February 17, 2021
Standing under my umbrella ! Mums have there uses!! #WetFirstDayInTheWorld☂ pic.twitter.com/aHxhQsHLoz
— Tracy Vigors (@wickhamwicks) February 17, 2021
Welcome to the world little Inzo! Big Tamarkuz colt born last night out of my mare, Sunoof, former Shadwellian We’re excited for his future! @ShadwellFarm pic.twitter.com/d8el58bQEQ
— Lindsay Salvadalena (@LindsayLou262) February 16, 2021
A nice Catholic Boy colt foaled at @claibornefarm early this morning. He’s out of Profess, who is a half sister to Pulpit. @jillgordon91 pic.twitter.com/kojdVWocDW
— Walker Hancock (@WalkerHancock) February 17, 2021
Good sized Catholic Boy colt born this nice brisk morning @claibornefarm @bernsams @WalkerHancock pic.twitter.com/XonSiqvuoe
— Sally Lockhart (@SalPal0318) February 17, 2021
Snug as a bug...
by Martina Doran pic.twitter.com/aaWu03RhEv— ITBA (@ITBA_Official) February 18, 2021
Delighted to have another @WinStarFarm TAKE CHARGE INDY filly on the farm - let's hope she takes after Take Charge Paula and Everfast #nicefilly pic.twitter.com/RGynv0yfDw
— Olive Gallagher (@Frankfortpark) February 18, 2021
Very impressed with what we’ve seen from Demarchelier (GB) so far. If they all have the body of this filly born last @claibornefarm night he’ll be in good shape! pic.twitter.com/swv7D0VWK1
— Jill Gordon (@jillgordon91) February 18, 2021
Delighted with this 65kg colt by top sire Dark Angel born earlier this week.
A half-brother to a 96-rated 5f Ascot-winning 2yo, his dam Silent Moment is a half-sister to five-time Grade 1 winner of US$3.25m+ Congaree. #RPFoalGallery #FoalPhotos2021#OurHorsesWin pic.twitter.com/ap9za6CgdE— Oghill House Stud (@OghillHouseStud) February 17, 2021
I'm excited to announce the arrival of foal #6 in 2021 for @WasabiStables. This Force The Pass colt out of Ride The Tide arrived late last night and has been nicknamed Roquefort. #foalingseason #MDbred pic.twitter.com/eyEDiXatXG
— MichelePesulaKuegler (@Ms_PeKu) February 17, 2021
Big strong, leggy Catholic Boy filly born last night @DenaliStud out of graded stakes producing daughter of Serena’s Song, Night and Day. Lots of quality! @WalkerHancock @claibornefarm pic.twitter.com/ZQnlZgovcR
— Conrad Bandoroff (@CBandoroff) February 18, 2021
Take 2. ♂️
FROLICS DREAM foaled a stunning filly by CATALINA CRUISER. She will visit #SFbred G1 winning Tom's d'Etat. Star older horse, Tom was a beautiful 330k yearling. Hard to dismiss pedigree & performance. Great blend of two breed shapers Smart Strike & Giants Causeway. #SF pic.twitter.com/8ou78zSh2k— Tom Ryan (@TomRyanKY) February 18, 2021
Long legged Candy Ride colt born early this morning. @LanesEndFarms pic.twitter.com/0bTOe7Wauf
— Sally Lockhart (@SalPal0318) February 18, 2021
Welcome to baby №5, a strong filly by @Sternkoenig AREION ! Stallion 2021 will be @Haras_d_Etreham ALMANZOR @bloodstocknews @theTDN @ThoroughbrdTale @FoalPhotos @Jour_de_Galop @Fedeeleveurs @SaracenTB @GermanRacingNew pic.twitter.com/gklPA7IcQX
— HarasOmbreville (@HarasOmbreville) February 18, 2021
Can't describe how adorable she is! pic.twitter.com/KwADuGGp0a
— Siena Farm (@SienaFarmKY) February 18, 2021
Dual group 1 winner Izzi Top welcomes a stunning filly by Invincible Spirit.@IrishNatStud pic.twitter.com/tOZNuaXmHK
— Meon Valley Stud (@meonvalleystud) February 19, 2021
Happy #FoalFriday! This striking filly is o/o Sparkling Champagn by VINO ROSSO! Bred by @BrandywineTBs pic.twitter.com/547t6dCMxp
— Spendthrift Farm (@spendthriftfarm) February 19, 2021
We welcomed two new foals yesterday, just in time for #FoalFriday! Standing is a Flatter filly out of Tango Time, by Danehill Dancer. Congratulations to our partner, George Saufley on this nice foal!
Second is a Catalina Cruiser colt out of Listen to My Song, by Unbridled's Song. pic.twitter.com/6CZHo60d2O— Town & Country Farms (@TownCountryFarm) February 19, 2021
Checking In #foalfriday pic.twitter.com/SErzOUmOH6
— Lane's End (@LanesEndFarms) February 20, 2021
A lovely foal for Gestüt Ebbesloh
This filly is by Waldgeist @BallylinchStud out of Rose Duchesse (Duke of Marmalade) #foalwatch2021 #FoalPhotos2021 pic.twitter.com/0YfDK3fuoo— Ernur İnanç (@ErnurInanc) February 20, 2021
Stunning colt by @DarleyStallions iffraaj just arrived into our world out of @cee_ooh_dee mare dawn glory.....well done team @rpbloodstock @GBRacing #FoalPhotos2021 #RPFoalGallery pic.twitter.com/CCpNVXuMLp
— Charlock Stud (@CharlockStud) February 20, 2021
Happy Saturday
This very active, athletic Cheshmeh colt is busting some moves and couldn’t be more happier it’s the weeeeekend! ⭐️#foalphotos2021 #starsofthefuture #foalwatch @rpbloodstock @AnnaSundstr @MontfortPreaux @InfoArqana #HappyWeekend pic.twitter.com/9NUzZD5UKb— Quantum Leap Racing (@QuantumLeap2017) February 20, 2021
The very popular LET’S GO DONKI has given birth to a filly by Galileo ⬇️ https://t.co/3yE6QYyl5B
— Graham Pavey (@LongBallToNoOne) February 20, 2021
Playful Dancer ❌ Classic Empire ( BIG COLT ) born yesterday. #coteaugrovefarms @coolmoreamerica More here: https://t.co/Qmzz2qLM7P pic.twitter.com/pzfQiYleOx
— Coteau Grove Farms (@CoteauGrove) February 20, 2021
Paying a visit to Blue Prize (Arg) and her foal @TaylorMadeSales with Frank Taylor, give some mints and both look great. pic.twitter.com/o3MiZHTVhG
— Ignacio Correas (@IgnacioCorreas) February 20, 2021
Great Pretender filly ex Saint Beauty getting her in after drinking mammy. She was born at 7:30 this morning. Foal number 4 at Coolmara Stables and it’s 2 fillies and 2 colts so far. @pascali7 @InfoArqana pic.twitter.com/zqMWeJyPZI
— Coolmara Stables (@CoolmaraS) February 20, 2021
Stunning filly born 31/01 half to Go Athletico G3 G2 by son of Dream Ahead ✨ Tornibush (1st crop) ✨ @ecurie_seyssel @PDecouz @AntoGriezmann Her Dam Byburg visiting Kendargent @HarasColleville in 2021 ⭐️ #foalphoto21 pic.twitter.com/g4c1H9ZiZT
— NormandieBreeding (@normandiebreed1) February 21, 2021
A little Vino on a Sunday morning? #whynot ♀️☺️ #thoseears #seriously #storknews #vinorosso @johndgunther by #Anna #glennwood #foalingteam #sundaymornincomindown pic.twitter.com/StvVsfBB15
— Tanya Gunther (@tanyagun) February 21, 2021
Bonus Cute Animal of the Week:
Every week we feature another adorable animal in addition to our cute foals. This week, Crunchy and Gemma show off their blankets before getting tucked in for a cold night in Kentucky.
Crunchy and Gemma are prepared for the cold temperatures tonight! All the horses are tucked in their blankets warm and cozy after getting their exercise in today too! #equinerehab #minidonkeys #sharethelex #ootd #ootadah pic.twitter.com/KATBWWZnoR
— KESMARC (@KESMARC_Equine) February 18, 2021