Photo by Melissa Bauer-Herzog
Thoroughbreds in North America all celebrate their birthdays on January 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!
California Chrome’s little brother is thriving – we love seeing these updates!
It was a year ago today that we announced that LTC was expecting a 4th baby, now our little boy is so cute! pic.twitter.com/BxUKddouzl
— Steve&Carolyn Coburn (@CoburnsofChrome) May 20, 2015
You know they know they look good!
Baby Curlin and his dam were really working off their posing this morning. pic.twitter.com/3pXHI8GDyr
— Melissa Bauer-Herzog (@mbauerherzog) May 18, 2015
This little son of Paynter knows how to show off his moves!
One after another the PAYNTER foals are stunning .. 3/4 brother to G1 winner Starship Truffles. photo by Sive Doyle pic.twitter.com/OngYIfCW0B
— Tom Ryan (@TomRyanKY) May 17, 2015
This daughter of Malibu Moon and Atrea is a stunner!
Malibu Moon/Atrea filly back in Ocala from Kentucky. Atrea is pregnant to Super Saver. pic.twitter.com/0nWWDHCn51
— Craig Bernick (@craigb1818) May 20, 2015
This son of Exchange Rate looks like he knows that he’s handsome!
Baby Exchange Rate is chromed out and built like a rockstar. He's going to do big things when he grows up. pic.twitter.com/4ISr7vtVqz
— Melissa Bauer-Herzog (@mbauerherzog) May 18, 2015
This mare is nursing two babies with a lot of love:
Good momma. She has twins, without caring them for 11 months... #nursingmare #thoroughbred #broodmare #NewYork pic.twitter.com/Yyrj7uuuXF
— Renaissance Racing (@Renaissancerac1) May 20, 2015
This daughter of Maclean’s Music and Water in the Pond looks like a very strong filly:
Maclean's Music/Water in the Pond filly. Mare had a very good Maclean's Music yearling, and is back pregnant to him. pic.twitter.com/maIfSQUx5R
— Craig Bernick (@craigb1818) May 20, 2015
Atlantic Jewel looks like a wonderful mother to her Galileo colt:
Born to be Champion! Champion racemare Atlantic Jewel (Fastnet Rock) & her first foal, a beautiful colt by Galileo pic.twitter.com/LP0RiOXgQr
— Coolmore (@coolmorestud) May 20, 2015
This daughter of Graydar and Light of Dubai looks like a little powerhouse!
Graydar x Light of Dubai filly at 3 months. #graydarling #foalsof2015 pic.twitter.com/Sk4IV42pAR
— Brandywine Farm (@BrandywineTBs) May 19, 2015
How adorable is this son of Bernardini and La Milanesa?
Say 'Hello' to our newest foal! A colt by Bernardini out of La Milanesa! #mdbred pic.twitter.com/bo8erLPROi
— Sagamore Racing (@SagamoreRacing) May 21, 2015
When you’re this cute, every day is a reason to celebrate!
It's #FriYAY! Enjoy your holiday weekend, friends! Photo by D. Hancock. #foals #friends #longweekend pic.twitter.com/Ug4PeXRJHt
— Claiborne Farm (@claibornefarm) May 22, 2015
The fuzzy ears are slaying us right now:
This Jersey Town foal is very curious about the camera! Photo by Mathea Kelley. #foalfriday #jerseytown pic.twitter.com/CByAFYNVnL
— Darby Dan (@darbydanfarm) May 22, 2015
This son of Bobbie Use and Paynter sure knows how to strike a pose!
#Firstfoal by Paynter! Out of Bobbie Use, this handsome colt is a half to G1W Starship Truffles. #foalfriday #powerup pic.twitter.com/Eljfp4OEYT
— WinStar Farm (@WinStarFarm) May 22, 2015
Bonus time! Here’s a turkey and her poult who live with trainer Graham Motion!
@coach_bowman @Maggie_Kimmitt @GrahamMotion you need to come and visit them!! Baby Twitter too :) pic.twitter.com/yFxpryTm7D
— Anita Motion (@AnitaMotion) May 18, 2015
That’s the end of the cute foals for today, but be sure to check back next week for the newest edition!
Previous Cute Foals of the Week
Jan. 18
Jan. 25
Feb. 2
Feb. 8
Feb. 15
Feb. 22
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 30
April 5
April 12
April 19
April 26
May 3
May 10
May 17