Glossary term

Filly

A young female horse. The age boundary for the term varies between racing jurisdictions and breed conventions.

Category

Horse age and sex

Japanese term

牝馬（若馬）

Reading: めすうま

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Beginner explanation

On English-language racecards, filly identifies a young female horse.

2 reviewed connections. Related concepts are not necessarily synonyms.

  • Colt — Horse age and sex
  • Mare — Horse age and sex

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