SportsAugust 16, 2026

yearling

YEER-ling

Definition

A horse that is one year old, specifically during the calendar year following its birth.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word 'yere', meaning year, combined with the diminutive suffix '-ling'. It originally referred to any animal that had reached one year of age.

In the news

After selling his pizza business, Desruisseaux began his career in horse racing by purchasing a yearling to train. This highlights his early, independent start in the industry before he became an established professional trainer.

Desruisseaux With Two Chances in King's Plate

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