filly

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Todd Pletcher-trained colt Forte and Brad Cox’s filly Wet Paint are the morning line favorites respectively for the 149th Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.

From Washington Times

The filly broke both front ankles after crossing the finish line in second place and was euthanized on the track.

From Los Angeles Times

Also among the predominantly male horses nominated was a filly named Hoosier Philly.

From Seattle Times

Earlier Sunday, Ice Dancing won the $200,000 Santa Ynez Stakes for 3-year-old fillies by 3 1/4 lengths and earned 20 qualifying points for the Kentucky Oaks on May 5.

From Seattle Times

My filly’s whinny, timid trill: I’m sitting by this icy rill, In wintry, frigid wild?

From Washington Post