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08-AUG-2011 Tom Briggs

Eight Belles

... a tribute to Eight Bells, the runner-up in the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. This statue stands now at the Derby Museum. She was one of only 39 fillies to ever run in The Derby and finished second to Big Brown. Eight Belles collapsed immediately after crossing the wire, while being slowed after the race. She suffered compound fractures of both front ankles and was immediately euthanized because of the nature of her injuries

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Dan Greenberg26-Aug-2011 14:15
Wow - it is gorgeous and so is your capture of it! ~V~
Jim Coffman24-Aug-2011 23:24
I have very strong feelings about this sort of tragic ending...
Guest 24-Aug-2011 22:42
Sad story but an interesting subject..well done..V
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