The first known foal by two-time Horse of the Year Curlin was born at Burleson Farms in Midway on January 12.
Burleson Farms photo
The filly is out of the Hawkster mare Zophie, dam of Grade I winner Appealing Zophie. Curlin, a son of Smart Strike, is entering his second season at stud at Will Farish’s Lane’s End Farm where he will command an advertised fee of $60,000.
Alicia Wincze Hughes is the turf writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. She started riding at age 8 and was a four-year member of the Pace University equestrian team.
Now that is a baby picture we will never tire of
How wonderful! What a beautiful baby.
She is adorable, thanks for posting the picture, I’ve been very curious to see Curlin’s first.
Simply GORGEOUS! Way to go, Curlin – looks like you have much to be proud of as a new papa.
What a perfect Curlin baby girl! Thank you for this picture!
She’s beautiful! And just look at those long legs!
YEAH!!! What a wonderful picture. She has a sweet pie face. Let hope she has a warrior’s heart. Her daddy was a great racing fighter and brought us wonderful memories as race fans. May she carry on his spirit!
Oh what a Awesome foal!!!!! picture perfect… Congratulations all !!!