It was a cold and clear Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby week, and many of the horses for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks on the track for their morning gallop. Here is a selection of ten of the Kentucky Derby horses who were out today, including the filly Eight Belles (right) and second choice in the morning line Colonel John.It was a cold and clear Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby week, and many of the horses for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks on the track for their morning gallop. Here is a selection of ten of the Kentucky Derby horses who were out today, including the filly Eight Belles (right) and second choice in the morning line Colonel John.Explore Horse Racing
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I’m just devastated that Eight Belles had to be put down. She really ran her heart out. As a horse owner, I understand why horses sometimes have to be put down; but as a horse lover it’s still a little hard to wrap my mind around.