
Welcome to The Foal Circle Updates
You’ve found the heart of The Foal Circle—your hub for following the real-life stories of our mares, foals, and future athletes as they grow up at our partner farms.
Here, you’ll find:
📣 Birth announcements
👣 Foal milestones and development updates
🩺 Vet check insights and behind-the-scenes care
📚 Educational posts on breeding, foaling, and Thoroughbred growth
📌 New updates are posted regularly, so check back often and feel free to join the conversation in the comments!
✍️ Want to Get Involved?
Create a free Foal Circle account to:
Submit name suggestions during foal naming contests
Participate in polls and giveaways
Join the public forum (launching Summer 2025!)
👉 Sign up for a free Fan account »
For more access—including live barn cameras and event replays—check out our Contributor and Insider tiers.
Final Voting Results: Name Lady Dyanaformer’s 2025 Filly
Lady Calliope received 44.4% of the final vote and will be submitted to The Jockey Club as the official name for Lady Dyanaformer’s 2025 filly. Learn more about the meaning behind the name—and who will receive the contest prize.
Final Round Results: Name Lady Dyanaformer’s 2025 Filly
The Top 6 names are in! Foal Circle members will now vote for their single favorite to help determine the filly’s official Jockey Club name. One finalist from each major theme made it through—see who’s still in the running.
Round 2 Voting: Choose the Top 6 Names for Lady Dyanaformer’s Filly
Round 2 voting is open! Members can now vote for up to 3 of the 12 remaining names to help determine the Top 6 finalists. See how the names group by theme—and which one stands out with mythological and literary roots.
Final Round Results: Name Elusive Surprise’s Colt
The final votes are in! See which names Foal Circle members selected as the Top 3 for Elusive Surprise’s colt and what happens next as we await The Jockey Club’s approval of his official name.
Round 1: Help Choose the Top 12 Names for Lady Dyanaformer’s Filly
Vote now! Round 1 is open for Ditto’s naming contest. Choose up to 20 favorites from 174 eligible submissions. Voting ends April 7!
Foaling Watch Update: April 3, 2025
Audi’s first milk test shows we’re not quite there yet, storms are keeping the foals indoors, and Ditto’s working through the final days of pneumonia—just as she got cleared for turnout! Final name votes for Thirteen are open, and today’s the last day to submit names for Ditto.
Final Round: Vote for Thirteen’s Official Jockey Club Name!
Final voting is open! Vote for up to two of the 7 finalist names for Elusive Surprise’s colt. The top 3 will be submitted to The Jockey Club. Voting closes Saturday, April 5!
Round 2: Help Choose the Top 6 Names for Elusive Surprise’s Colt!
Round 2 voting is now open! Help us choose the Top 6 names for Elusive Surprise’s colt. Review the 11 finalists and vote for your top 3 favorites now through Wednesday, April 2!
Help Choose the Top 12 Names for Elusive Surprise’s Colt!
Round 1 voting is open! Help us choose the Top 12 names for Elusive Surprise’s colt, lovingly nicknamed “Thirteen.” Cast your vote for your top 12 favorites now through March 30!
FAQs
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You can access the live foaling cameras at www.foalcircle.com/live-cameras. Each mare’s camera is displayed with a quick link to her profile, where you’ll find breeding reports, expected due dates, and stallion information.
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Foalings happen fast, and sometimes in the middle of the night! If you miss a birth, don’t worry—we will post recaps, clips, and updates in the Foal Circle Updates page.
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We will email when the name submission process for each foal becomes available, and we will also post about it in the Foal Circle Updates page. We’ll review submissions, narrow down the best options, and open voting for members to help pick the official name.
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Foal Circle members get priority access to in-person farm visits and exclusive virtual events. Check the Member Portal page for upcoming opportunities; we expect to begin posting them in early April 2025.
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