by Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of Canada and Maryland have welcomed their first foals of 2024.

On Jan. 10, Winbak Farm of Canada’s first foal, the Cattlewash—Hope For Paddy filly (lying down), was born. Hope For Paddy, p, 2, 1:59.2f; 1:52.1s; 1:50.1s ($572,177), was a 35-time race winner.

On Jan. 13, Winbak Farm of Maryland welcomed its first foal, a Green Manalishi S—Young Michelle filly. This is the first foal from the mare. She is a half-sister to Michelle’s Way, 3, 1:56.1s ($248,072).

Both broodmares and their foals are doing well.

Visit the Winbak Farm Facebook page to submit your name ideas for these foals. Many foals will be posted this season for fans to have a chance to name a future racehorse. Several names have been used in recent years.

Stay tuned to Winbak Farm emails for more foal arrival announcements as the season progresses.