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yearling
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈjɪə.lɪŋ/ us /ˈjɪr.lɪŋ/
in horse racing, a horse that is considered to be one year old until the second January 1 after it was born:
The seven-furlong race is only open to yearlings.
She purchases yearlings and 2-year-olds, develops them, races them - and often wins.
Jalil was one of the most expensive yearlings ever sold at auction.
She was named national champion yearling filly and best individual under two years of age.
We have no doubt that he'll get a lot of attention at the yearling sale this year.
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