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Eight Belles (February 23, 2005 – May 3, 2008) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who came second in the 2008 Kentucky Derby to the winner Big Brown. [1] Her collapse just after the race resulted in immediate euthanasia .
The Eight Belles Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old filly sprinters run at a distance of 7 furlongs at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky each year on Kentucky Oaks Day.
Eight Belles came second in the race, but shortly after crossing the line broke both front legs, and was humanely euthanized on the track. [7] After Eight Belles' breakdown, Jones was accused of drugging the filly or running an unsound horse and received hate mail from people who felt that he was to blame for the tragedy. Tests done on Eight ...
Eight Belles, the second-place finisher and the first filly to run the Derby in nine years, was euthanized following the end of the race after fracturing both front ankles while galloping out. It is believed to be the first fatality in Kentucky Derby history.
On the far turn, Desormeaux urged the horse and Big Brown responded with a burst of speed that swept him to the lead. [4] He won by 4 + 3 ⁄ 4 lengths over filly Eight Belles, who was euthanised after breaking both front fetlocks during the post-race cool-down. [11] The last horse to win the Kentucky Derby from post position 20 was Clyde Van ...
Eight Belles, Kodiak Kowboy, Proud Spell, Friesan Fire, Havre de Grace, Summer Soiree Gabriel Saez (born February 1, 1988, in Port Darien , Panama ) is a Panamanian horse racing jockey . He began his riding career in his native country in 2004, becoming the leading apprentice jockey in 2005.
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The Grade II 7½ furlong La Troienne Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs was named after her for many years, until the name was changed for the 2009 running to the Eight Belles Stakes. Somewhat fittingly, Eight Belles was a member of La Troienne's female family.