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colt

[kohlt] / koʊlt /
NOUN
young horse
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NOUN
new at something, beginner
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But he is a colt who relishes the distance and he has improved his Beyer Speed Figure with every start.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Rap musicians Lil Yachty and Lil Wayne, as well as Latin music star Rauw Alejandro, are part of Run Fast Racing, which recently purchased a share of the colt from Los Angeles owner-breeder Glenn Sorgenstein.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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

Trainer Mark Casse told the Daily Racing Form the colt has a bruised foot, adding he hoped Silent Tactic would be able to run in the Preakness Stakes on May 16 at Laurel Park.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

He brought the colt around to the front of the gate, had the assistant place a pair of tongs on the horse’s lips to distract him, then had him backed into the stall.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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