Video: Big Brown Wins Kentucky Derby; Eight Belles Euthanized After Breaking Legs
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 by DanZinski
Kent Desormeaux ran undefeated colt Big Brown to a victory at the Kentucky Derby. Big Brown was the favorite going into the race. Filly Eight Belles finished second followed by Denis of Cork.
Eight Belles collapsed immediately after the finish, was found to have suffered broken front legs and was euthanized on the track.
Eight Belles’ jockey Gabriel Saez explained what happened to his horse.
“When we passed the wire I stood up. She started galloping funny. I tried to pull her up. That’s when she went down.”
Tags: Big Brown, Denis of Cork, Eight Belles, Gabriel Saez, Kent Desormeaux, Kentucky Derby
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May 3rd, 2008 at 6:19 pm
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May 3rd, 2008 at 6:19 pm
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May 3rd, 2008 at 6:19 pm
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May 3rd, 2008 at 6:23 pm
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May 3rd, 2008 at 8:23 pm
i love you eight belles. kentucky will never forget you. to everyone who knew her you are in my prayers. God Bless.
May 3rd, 2008 at 9:14 pm
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May 3rd, 2008 at 9:14 pm
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May 4th, 2008 at 12:12 am
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May 4th, 2008 at 12:12 am
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May 4th, 2008 at 9:08 am
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May 4th, 2008 at 9:09 am
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May 4th, 2008 at 10:57 am
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May 4th, 2008 at 10:58 am
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