Veterinarian Dr. Larry Bramlage said, "That is an injury that is painful. There was no way to save her. It was a catastrophic injury. One of the outriders saw both ankles collapse as she was running out."
2008 Kentucky Derby Results
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Second place finisher Eight Belles
Second place finisher Eight Belles in the post parade for the 2008 Kentucky Derby
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Trainer Larry Jones said, "It was a 1/4 mile after the race. (Breakdowns) just don't happen there. There's always a reason things happen, but right now I see no reason for this. She ran the race of her life; she put it out there. She went out in glory. She went out a champion to us. She was our family. I saw my son yesterday and my daughter today, but I saw Eight Belles every day. She had been with us for a year. Losing animals like this isn't fun. We're heartbroken. We're going to miss her."
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- Big Brown wins the 2008 Kentucky Derby
- Big Brown heads for the winner's circle
- Big Brown parades for the fans
- The 2008 Kentucky Derby trophy presentation
- Big Brown heads back to the barn
- Big Brown and Eight Belles in the stretch
- Second place finisher Eight Belles
- Third place finisher Denis of Cork
- Big Brown at the barn on Sunday
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