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In thoroughbred horse-racing, a filly is defined as a female horse less than five years old; in harness racing a filly is a female horse less than four years old. The male equivalent to a filly is a colt. An older female horse is called a mare.

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Filly (horseracing)In thoroughbred horse-racing, a filly is defined as a female horse less than five years old; in harness racing a filly is a female horse less than four years old. The male equivalent to a filly is a colt. An older female horse is called a mare.

FillyA filly is a female horse, specifically one which has not reached sexual maturity. This usually means it is under 24 months of age. After it reaches maturity it is known as a mare. In Thoroughbred horse racing, the definitions of "filly" and "mare" are sl

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