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 2019! Want to see cute foals in person? Be sure to visit Horse Country!
A lovely Connect filly combining her two favorite hobbies #naptime #snacktime #farmlife #firstfoals2019 pic.twitter.com/PUbl05AuQl
— Lane’s End (@LanesEndFarms) February 20, 2019
#FoalAlert: What do you get when you breed two horses that have won 35 races combined? One ROCKSTAR baby!
Pepper’s Pride had a California Chrome filly on February 10! Congratulations to her breeders, Michael Stinson & Joe Allen! @TMStallions #TM4U #OneToWatch pic.twitter.com/Ed5zyJzOje
— Taylor Made Farm (@TaylorMadeSales) February 20, 2019
Even our foals tried to turn their noses up at this #rainday ☔️and stay in bed this morning! pic.twitter.com/akzDFCdxVO
— Claiborne Farm (@claibornefarm) February 20, 2019
The assistant was on hand for our latest arrival last night & is about to load his own mare to take for a cover with Havana Gold this morning. Busy boy earning his pocket money! #learningtheropes #tophelp pic.twitter.com/Kbv4GvwHQC
— Tracy Vigors (@wickhamwicks) February 22, 2019
This #Frosted filly out of Villa Savoye (#MedagliadOro) was born on Valentine’s Day at #StonersideFarm in Kentucky ❤️#FrostedFoals #FastFasterFrosted ���� pic.twitter.com/Tsvz1CQKa0
— Darley (@DarleyStallions) February 22, 2019
The thoughts of pretty much all Lexingtonians on the forecast of more rain tomorrow. #rainraingoaway pic.twitter.com/i1QOQ5mLEe
— Timber Town Stable (@Timber_Town) February 22, 2019
Songbird’s Arrogate filly is growing fast! pic.twitter.com/bh24rpj3er
— Timber Town Stable (@Timber_Town) February 20, 2019
On the #FoalPatrol blog today: an update with With Honors and her filly at @claibornefarm as they move to the nursery barn! pic.twitter.com/jDrlAgWCXx
— National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (@nmrhof) February 18, 2019
Post-meal massage and nap. #spoiled pic.twitter.com/FoPWwb2ZcL
— Buck Pond Farm (@buck_pond_farm) February 19, 2019
G1/3W in Argentina, LS winner in France, twice G2 placed at Santa Anita, and now a mom. Pretty Girl(ARG) by Harlan’s Holiday foaled an awful fancy UNION RAGS filly last night. She will visit Medaglia. #BonneChanceBred pic.twitter.com/hjp4jt1esl
— Bonne Chance Farm (@BonneChanceFarm) February 17, 2019
We had a big handsome GOLDENSCENTS colt last night out of the winning mare GRANNY RAMSEY.@spendthriftfarm pic.twitter.com/nMpnBoZ3uA
— Ramsey Farm (@Ramsey_Farm) February 17, 2019
Stunner of a colt last night by @Three_Chimneys #GunRunner o/o G3pW Midnight Bliss. Pictured at 12 hours old. You just can’t draw it up any better. #futurestar #pabred Both mare and foal are doing great. Mare will be bred to @JuddmonteFarms #Arrogate in 2019. pic.twitter.com/9YAXAzFXyE
— Blackstone Farm (@BlackstoneFarm) February 16, 2019
TRIPPING had a beautiful filly last night by EXAGGERATOR. Both are doing great today. @WinStarFarm pic.twitter.com/wGJ73Tf5Lf
— Ramsey Farm (@Ramsey_Farm) February 17, 2019
Sunday’s are for recharging the batteries #farmlife pic.twitter.com/6U1FhiZbDn
— Lane’s End (@LanesEndFarms) February 17, 2019
I know we missed #FoalFriday – But we are too excited to not share our news! We are so glad to welcome into this world our adorable #StormyAtlantic filly that was born last night. She and Mo’sinthesandtrap, our Exchange Rate mare, are doing well! @HillnDaleFarm @Three_Chimneys pic.twitter.com/lftDPsTyP0
— Hall Stables (@HallStables) February 17, 2019
The Name Game Begins … Tribecky/First Dude @mjlstox1 @RockyTimeFarm @alfonsito09 pic.twitter.com/kIqaQ2iYrM
— LadererRacingStables (@ladererstables) February 16, 2019
Kitten’s Joy colt out of Athenian is #7 for Green Lantern Stables!@HillnDaleFarm pic.twitter.com/aD4vw9qzSW
— Patrick M (@pmasson9) February 18, 2019
We had another stunning WE MISS ARTIE foal last night when ENDLESS FANCY had this 142lbs lovely filly. All the Artie’s have been fantastic! pic.twitter.com/r9WWnKuf7V
— Ramsey Farm (@Ramsey_Farm) February 18, 2019
It’s a nap on your Mom’s alfalfa kind of day… #foalsof2019 #napping pic.twitter.com/OSoAYF1F4c
— Endeavor Farm KY (@endeavorfarmky) February 18, 2019
Always a great time of year! Our first foal of 2019 is a Colt out of #Paynter. Mare #SeaGazer and foal are both doing well.A big Thank you to Tina #SongHillThoroughbreds for all her help. pic.twitter.com/E0Mm9drXQM
— Magic Cap Stables (@MagicCapStables) February 18, 2019
MOHAYMEN filly born yesterday morning. Dam is Saraama a full-sister to Arc winner Sakhee. Congratulations to breeder Jamie Corbett! pic.twitter.com/927XlHJ3Ke
— Shadwell Farm (@ShadwellFarm) February 19, 2019
What a pretty pair these two make! This is Hantaloop and her Candy Ride filly. #foalsof2019 pic.twitter.com/1XKnV8fHQu
— Timber Town Stable (@Timber_Town) February 19, 2019
This bright-eyed Speightstown filly was born yesterday evening to the Pine Bluff mare Reserve Bid. #ShesACorker pic.twitter.com/JmCCefH226
— Buck Pond Farm (@buck_pond_farm) February 19, 2019
Arrogate/Sly Storm filly is 5 days old. Doing well! pic.twitter.com/NvaAjF4AER
— Craig Bernick (@Craig_Bernick) February 19, 2019
Check out this foal from first crop sire Mastery! We have six on the ground and not a disappointing one yet. Positive comments continue to roll in daily from breeders. This colt is out of Relevant born 1/22 and comes from the family of Blame, Carve and Mucho pic.twitter.com/AtNZLiKNMM
— Walker Hancock (@WalkerHancock) February 19, 2019
Mama’s boy. #foalwatch2019 #FoalPatrol
Son of @LanesEndFarms’ Honor Code and his Super Saver mama enjoying a paddock to themselves the other day at @DecemberFarm. pic.twitter.com/O6gNU7K0gx
— Frank Alosa (@FrankAlosa) February 19, 2019
Love this picture I snapped from a @nmrhof #foalpatrol video of
With Honors and Honor It @claibornefarm ��#runner #tapit #chasingmom @LNJFoxwoods pic.twitter.com/RcMaGY6kKW
— Jaime Roth (@Fijithegreat) February 21, 2019
We just had an outstanding American Pharoah colt out of our Distorted Humor mare Fontanne who’s from the family of War Chant & Hollywood Wildcat around lunchtime @coolmoreamerica @sharonhudon #foalwatch2019 pic.twitter.com/ZnOuI51H45
— Sierra Farm (@sierrafarmky) February 19, 2019
Drefong’s little brother by Curlin made his entry into the World last night… beasty boy!!! You can see his super fancy 2 yr old Candy Ride half sis @OBSSales @TopLineTBs in March!!!! pic.twitter.com/hLRqRNVg65
— Carrie Brogden (@MachmerHall) February 19, 2019
This colt by @CalumetFarm sire English Channel out of Secret Humor decided to brave the rain today and finally arrive! Congrats to breeder Willow Lane Stables @kuehl_john , he is a real looker! #Foals #rainydays pic.twitter.com/3jqdjIvoA8
— Endeavor Farm KY (@endeavorfarmky) February 20, 2019
A very nice first-crop #AmericanFreedom f. o/o #CauseShesFast, a winning Creative Cause half-sister to Kentucky #Oaks winner, Believe You Can. Bred in the purple with conformation to match. Contact @CormacCB to inquire about American Freedom #ThinkAboutIt pic.twitter.com/kRlDNk0NOw
— Airdrie Stud (@AirdrieStud) February 19, 2019
Congratulations to the Dobozi family! Stakes winner Kathballu had her first foal last night @MagdalenaFarm @KennyMcPeek , a filly by @LanesEndFarms Candy Ride �� pic.twitter.com/BLqzwVXCcp
— Alan Shell (@alan_shell) February 13, 2019
KITTENINDAFASTLANE had a big gorgeous MOYAYMEN filly last night. She will eventually turn gray like her father. @ShadwellStud pic.twitter.com/kVWJU9X5H2
— Ramsey Farm (@Ramsey_Farm) February 19, 2019
A little leg talking to first….. ‘Are you ready legs?’ …. ‘We’re going up’! #firststeps #babysteps pic.twitter.com/VkB8qGseyz
— Tracy Vigors (@wickhamwicks) February 20, 2019
Taterbug and Kiss is a Kiss decided to keep us busy with a colt and a filly! Kiss delievered a full brother to GSP #NiceNotNice while Taterbug had a filly by #Mineshaft with her own cheering squad! #foalwatch #doubletrouble #whatanight #twirlingcandy @LanesEndFarms #keeneridge pic.twitter.com/4e0WZcT8Jb
— Keene Ridge Farm (@KeeneRidge) February 20, 2019
Full brother to KANTHAKA this morning – pictured at 3 hours old #JimmyCreed pic.twitter.com/HaNshM0iAE
— Spendthrift Farm (@spendthriftfarm) February 20, 2019
Happy Wednesday, and in this case Happy Birthday, to this strong colt by Hootenanny. First foal out of a Niagara Causeway mare. #HumpDay #Birthday pic.twitter.com/I1B9MRyDcI
— Buck Pond Farm (@buck_pond_farm) February 20, 2019
Another great looking foal by Horse of the Year Gun Runner! Photo credit: @MakMathea4 pic.twitter.com/65U8mZClFR
— Three Chimneys Farm (@Three_Chimneys) February 20, 2019
Hello world! First day steps for this son of Endymion (Tapit) ex Sunset Thomas (Dixie Union).
Hola mundo! Los pasos del primer día de este potro por Endymion (Tapit) ex Sunset Thomas (Dixie Union). pic.twitter.com/mgRhcy7zZA
— Rancho San Antonio (@RanSanAntonio) February 20, 2019
Just think, we’re one month away from the First Day of Spring! pic.twitter.com/sZSrQPSSh2
— Siena Farm (@SienaFarmKY) February 20, 2019
Another really nice foal from the first-crop of Midnight Storm. Bred by Gale Ho’o, the mare is booked back to Midnight Storm again this year pic.twitter.com/jFoWCFgySC
— Taylor Made Stallions (@TMStallions) February 20, 2019
Busy night for Wyatt. Two good looking foals born at a decent time. #foalwatchingcrew. pic.twitter.com/OAlE9RTVKK
— Rose Hill Farm (@TAOcampo) February 21, 2019
Well we had another beautiful new arrival this afternoon. St Trinians had a big beautiful chestnut filly by California Chrome. She is by far the biggest foal we have had so far. @TaylorMadeSales pic.twitter.com/RV0SjX74YY
— Sierra Farm (@sierrafarmky) February 21, 2019
Flashy Colt Alert
At just a few minutes old, my colt out of Kimberly Jean is ready for his close up! #WarDancerFoals #AMEStud pic.twitter.com/MeUMlqsN1l
— War Dancer (@WarDancerStud) February 20, 2019
Practical Joke @coolmoreamerica colt out of Hot Roots. Mare is a SP 1/2 to KY Derby runner up Commanding Curve @westpointtbred and Mother Mother. pic.twitter.com/WVEdOHy35K
— Woodford Tbreds (@WoodfordTbreds) February 21, 2019
This colt by Quality Road out of Gone Callin is making the most out of this sunny morning! pic.twitter.com/ayI5RCsvDW
— Taylor Made Farm (@TaylorMadeSales) February 21, 2019
The Grey Hare colt by @spendthriftfarm sire Palace was jumping for joy to see the sun today! #foals #sunshine pic.twitter.com/HofxQJtVbo
— Endeavor Farm KY (@endeavorfarmky) February 21, 2019
Colt by Flatter Born this morning stretching his legs for the first time @claibornefarm @ValorFarm #HB2019foaling pic.twitter.com/l61idHJT7A
— Hidden Brook Farm (@HiddenBrookKy) February 21, 2019
Another foal was born at GreenMount Farm last weekend! This #MDbred filly is by Midshipman out of Lemon Patch.
: @SabrinnaMoore pic.twitter.com/kzvLXtHyBH
— MarylandTB (@MarylandTB) February 21, 2019
This #MDBred colt by Imagining will be a month-old on Saturday — his dam has a date tomorrow with Quality Road’s son Blofeld. Read why we’ve paired Tuxedo Annie with Blofeld here: https://t.co/kt2c3G57Fh pic.twitter.com/uJbt9OXvgy
— HousatonicBloodstock (@GWA4th) February 21, 2019
This dude is 10 days old. This is his first day out. Based on my experience, he should not be with us. I have never had a red bag, septic, dummy foal get as far down as him and bounce back. My wife and my vet have informed me that I’m not allowed to sell him. #HolyBossTough pic.twitter.com/D0vPgVt0tH
— Anchor&HopeStallions (@louismerryman) February 21, 2019
19 Golden Ballad (by Distorted Humor) is 2 weeks old today. He’s grown up a lot in that time. His favorite pastimes are chasing photographers out of the field, biting, and sliding in the mud. We’ve got our hands full with this one, folks! #bonnechancebred pic.twitter.com/rxXlBonl66
— Bonne Chance Farm (@BonneChanceFarm) February 21, 2019
Hellooooo! The first foal of the year arrived here on Tuesday morning. A colt by Elzaam out of Sesmen. pic.twitter.com/RBVJ0J9B95
— Kevin Blake (@kevinblake2011) February 21, 2019
Another chestnut #GunRunner filly with a white face and 4 white socks, alert the media. Half-sister to G1 (VEN) SW #TapDaddy. pic.twitter.com/KYTTcVkQCR
— DJFiske (@DJFiske) February 22, 2019
Our 2019 colt out of Mo d’Amour (Union Rags) is THRILLED it’s #FoalFriday! pic.twitter.com/vFFMt0Oott
— WinStar Farm (@WinStarFarm) February 22, 2019
The weather may be dreary and the fields may be muddy but that certainly hasn’t put a damper on the spirit of our new foals! This sassy filly is by Medaglia d’Oro out of Enhancing and is a 1/2 to 2018 Ky Derby runner Instilled Regard. @DarleyStallions #FoalFriday pic.twitter.com/tUsaRzAoG9
— KatieRich Farms (@KatieRichFarms) February 22, 2019
Something is in the water in Santa Ynez….all we are having are flashy chestnuts ⚡️. All by different sires too. Enjoy some of the cute faces from this week #foalfriday #strongmandate #champpegasus #dadscaps #lea pic.twitter.com/6mNEP5Wwdk
— Barton Thoroughbreds (@_teambarton) February 22, 2019
Tribeckys (first dude) filly 1week old and 3 days !! pic.twitter.com/3OmLvZxky9
— LadererRacingStables (@ladererstables) February 22, 2019
Great 1st couple of weeks on foaling rotations @WinStarFarm Bringing 14 of these lads and ladies into the world, trying to help them get their sea legs #FoalFriday @FlyingStartNews @lizabhendriks pic.twitter.com/jTV4zATDaO
— John Bourke (@Johnny_Bourke) February 22, 2019
Happy #FoalFriday from some of the babies here at the farm!! pic.twitter.com/BG1GzTUHpH
— Margaux Farm (@MargauxFarm) February 22, 2019
Some fabulous Quality Road foals for #FoalFriday !! pic.twitter.com/OGuz9lNwWQ
— Lane’s End (@LanesEndFarms) February 22, 2019
Happy #foalfriday! After a slow start to the foaling season we’ve been gaining momentum the past few days welcoming five new foals into the world. One of those foals is this stunning filly by @LanesEndFarms stallion HONOR CODE. #foalalert #foalsof2019 pic.twitter.com/Obcm2PK3SK
— Shawhan Place (@ShawhanPlace) February 22, 2019
Texas Red/Princess Coco 2019 Filly. 2/23/2019. @ErichBrehm @gidget337 @EBrehmJr @CrestwoodKY pic.twitter.com/Mkjn9DgFzk
— Rose Hill Farm (@TAOcampo) February 23, 2019
My Dynaformer mare and her 2019 foal, a colt by @LanesEndFarms’ stallion LIAM’S MAP pic.twitter.com/NCGi5PH6H5
— BHMFR (@Bantry_2020) February 23, 2019
It’s girl central here to start the year with 14 fillies and 8 colts. We have 60 to go so plenty of time for the boys to catch up pic.twitter.com/ovC7TlDZc3
— Craig Brogden (@craigbrogden) February 24, 2019
Baby #4 Jack Milton o/o Salander born 1:55am right just before the big rain storm came through…he trying hard to get up but couldn’t figure how to use his long legs!
“Yep. I fell…
Can someone hold my butt please!” pic.twitter.com/RfIgRx1cjj
— Polo Green Stable (@PoloGreenStable) February 24, 2019
Bonus Cute Animal of the Week:
Every week we feature another adorable animal in addition to our cute foals. This week, we have an incredibly bouncy little kid:
This video will make you want to adopt a goat. pic.twitter.com/fk8smxVaLN
— Welcome To Nature (@welcomet0nature) February 16, 2019
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