The runner-up in the Kentucky Derby was immediately euthanized. Big Brown was favored to win, and did; unfortunately, Eight Belles, which was trying to become only the fourth filly to win the historic race, broke both front ankles shortly after crossing the finish line, and she was subsequently put   more...
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I'm sure this won't surprise anyone, but PETA is planning to stage a protest at the Preakness in the wake of the tragedy with Eight Belles in the Kentucky Derby.
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It's time to make some Derby selections. The 134th running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. We've got wonder-colt Big Brown breaking from the extreme outside in a field of 20. Who should you bet on in the "greatest 2 minutes in sports?" The Aspiring Horseplayer is back once again with   more...
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A fantastic article by Sally Jenkins of The Washington Post. For every 1,000 races, 1.5 horses will receive career-ending and typically life-threatening injuries. Jenkins has seen racing horses get bigger and stronger while their legs look smaller and more fragile. Now, after the first on-track   more...
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Randy Moss had a festive time this past weekend at the 2008 Kentucky Derby, mounting a young filly from the bluegrass state….none other than Miss Kentucky USA Alysha Harris....
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1. The Decapitated Horse Hat -- The horse that freaked out after getting hit with the golf ball in Animal House is memorialized here in this graceful, outfit accenting horse hat. But be wary of leaning down to pet a dog while wearing this hat, as it's likely to cause an uncomfortable stand-off.As   more...
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Seeing how everyone is patting NBC on the back for "doing the right thing" by not showing Eight Belles injury is quite frankly…full of horse s--t. How many times have we watched a football player completely snap his leg in half, with the producers showing the incident over and over before moving   more...
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One of the most popular horses of all time, Secretariat, holds the fastest time in Derby history, finishing the race in just under 2 minutes (1:59.1). The racetrack pulls in 155,000 fans on the day of the big event - as Kentucky celebrates their rich horse racing history.
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we lost a great one yesterday..a filly that all said couldn't keep up with the boys..well she did and she made a gallant effort beating all but one.i believe she was hurt on the back turn but in the heat of the race with adreniline pumping never felt it till the race was over.one has only to look   more...

Brien, Russell and J-Red from ECB give you their can't miss Kentucky Derby betting advice.
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Breaking news on the Kentucky Derby trail! - 2 year old champion War Pass is out!!!!- top 3 year old fillies Proud Spell and Eight Belles may be in!!!!How does this shape up for probable favorite Big Brown? Find out all you need to know with just 2 weeks left to go until the 2008 Kentucky Derby.
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The field of twenty is set for the 2008 Kentucky Derby, here is a complete preview with picks for the event.
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While Sen. Clinton's pre-Derby pick was an ironic metaphor for her campaign, the post-race fireworks are getting interestingly fun. PETA fired off a letter to the presidential hopeful noting: "As a high profile political figure with the esteem of many women, I regret to say that your public   more...
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PETA is trying to destroy the Jockey of the horse Eight Belles that unfortunately had to be euthanized after breaking both its front ankles in the Derby. They need to find another drum to beat this is not right.
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Beautiful filly collapses after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby. With photos of her running the race.
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