whelp

1. a young offspring of certain animals, esp of a wolf or dog

2. Nautical any of the ridges, parallel to the axis, on the drum of a capstan to keep a rope, cable, or chain from slipping

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Maggie Lucas, his trainer, has been coaxing some cracking runs from Minnies Turbo of late and the Smooth Rumble whelp can stay on to land the spoils in the 1.06 at Romford.

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This Roanokee whelp has serious pace off the last turn and should get in front where it matters most.

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