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colt

[kohlt] / koʊlt /
NOUN
young horse
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NOUN
new at something, beginner
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The colt originally was trained by Bob Baffert but was sent to Russell last fall when he wasn’t progressing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

But Sergio de Sousa, managing partner at Hidden Brook, suggested Essential Quality, a champion colt at 2 and 3 at the start of this decade.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Hoping to improve Chief Wallabee’s focus, Mott will have the colt race in blinkers for the first time in the Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

That race and two others were on grass; Baffert said he did that because he wanted to get the colt in some races.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

When for one brief second the colt was motionless, the starter hit the bell.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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