Glossary term

Colt

A young male horse. The exact age limit for the term can vary by racing and breed conventions.

Category

Horse age and sex

Japanese term

牡馬（若馬）

Reading: おすうま

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Beginner explanation

On English-language racecards, colt tells you the horse is a young male.

3 reviewed connections. Related concepts are not necessarily synonyms.

  • Filly — Horse age and sex
  • Gelding — Horse age and sex
  • Mare — Horse age and sex

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