WinStar farm’s sprint star Cogburn sires first foal, a well-bred filly born in Kentucky

WinStar Farm’s record-setting sprint star Cogburn has reached a new milestone in his breeding career with the arrival of his first reported foal, a filly born on January 4, 2026 at Goodwin Farm near Paris, Kentucky. The filly’s healthy birth and quality conformation have drawn enthusiastic attention from breeders and industry followers alike, as she represents the first offspring of a stallion whose racing performance and early stud demand have generated considerable interest.

Cogburn’s racing legacy

Cogburn made headlines during his racing career as a top-level turf sprinter. By the sire Not This Time, he was one of the fastest Grade 1 winners in the world in 2024, capturing the Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes at Saratoga Race Course and setting a North American record for 5½ furlongs on turf with a time of :59.80, earning a prestigious Beyer Speed Figure of 114.


In another major outing, he captured the $2 million G2 Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs, narrowly missing another course record in the process.

Over his career, Cogburn finished first or second in 11 of 16 starts, earning $2,422,630 for his connections and drawing praise for his consistency and speed. He retired to WinStar Farm as a stallion prospect, attracting a strong book of mares in his first season at stud, reportedly covering 194 mares, and will stand for a fee of $25,000 for the 2026 season.

The filly’s pedigree and birth

The filly was bred by Jay Goodwin, David Rogers, and Brooke Buffkin and is out of the Oasis Dream (GB) mare Posset (GB). Posset is a full sister to Midday (GB), a multiple Group 1 winner who earned more than $3.4 million and captured prestigious races including the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. This strong female family enhances the filly’s pedigree and adds depth to her potential as a future racehorse or broodmare.

According to breeder Jay Goodwin, reported by BloodHorse, the foal made a vigorous and healthy entrance into the world: “This is a really good filly,” he said. “She bounced right up and was whipping around the paddock in no time. We love fast horses.”

Why this matters to breeders and fans

The arrival of a stallion’s first foal is always a key moment in the breeding industry. It offers the first physical glimpse into what a sire might transmit to the next generation, including conformation, athleticism, and temperament.

Buyers at yearling sales, trainers, and prospective owners often study first foals closely as part of judging a stallion’s future influence in the breeding shed.

Cogburn’s filly will not race for several years, most Thoroughbreds begin training as 2-year-olds, but her pedigree and early impressions already make her a subject of interest among industry observers.

FAQs

Q: Why is the first foal such big news?
A first foal represents the earliest real evidence of what traits a stallion might pass on — beyond race records and pedigree analysis. For breeders, it’s an early clue to a sire’s potential impact in the marketplace and on the track.

Q: What does it mean that the filly is out of a “full sister to a Group 1 winner”?
Being out of a mare closely related to a top-level racehorse (like Midday) increases confidence in the family’s quality. It suggests the foal comes from a line with proven class and performance at the highest level.