I know I’m obsessing over the events of yesterday right now, but I feel like I want to do something regarding Eight Belles and I can’t, so I’m trying to provide all of the information that I can.
Paul Moran (writer of one of my favorite blogs), wrote this touching and informative piece for ESPN.com:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. […]
A More In-Depth Look at Eight Belles and Derby 134 Tragedy
May 4th, 2008 · 7 Comments
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Big Brown Wins Kentucky Derby 134, Eight Belles Euthanized
May 3rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
My sincere congratulations to the connections of Big Brown, who is now officially a Super Horse (or something along those lines).
My deepest condolences to Rick Porter, Larry Jones, and everyone connected with Eight Belles, who ran such a gallant race to come in second, well ahead of all of those colts. Her heart and her […]
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Kentucky Derby 134 Human Interest Stories
May 2nd, 2008 · Comments Off
Every year, there are many human interest stories behind the horses and connections involved with the Kentucky Derby. Instead of summing up the final Pre-Derby workouts (Big Brown had a blow-out 3f work in :35.33 yesterday, Smooth Air went 3f in :37.99 seconds), I thought that I would round up some of the stories behind […]
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