Filly vs Mare

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

Why are Fillies not as "rank" as mares? Does it have to do with their bone structure, muscle structure..... why is it that they are not on the whole as "rank" as the males?

Sorry, novice question from a novice but had to ask after really cheering on that Rags to a win. That was fun and I would LOVE to see more races like that. Boy Vs Girl

If you're referring to the general belief that fillies are more manageable and "sweeter" than mares-- well, not to anthropomorphize, but it's probably the same reason women are less "manageable" than girls- they're all grown up and they know who they are.

Some of my favorite guys on DT prefer "mares" to "fillies," and I love them for that, even if some of those same guys have a weird thing for "Elizabeth Shue."