2008 Preakness Results

Co-owner Michael Iavarone of winning ownership group IEAH Stables said, "I think the issue with Eight Belles not only affected us but it affected the sport in its entirety. I think it's important now for thoroughbred racing to come together as a whole when you have a horse like Big Brown with a chance to make history. Just the opportunity for us to go back to New York with a chance to do that is just an amazing opportunity for us."

Every jockey who rode on Preakness day, including Kent Desormeaux, wore a special red and white Eight Belles sticker on their right boot, which can be seen in this photo.