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By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com

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Galloping Thursday morning

Eight Belles galloping Thursday morning with trainer Larry Jones aboard

Eight Belles galloping Thursday morning with trainer Larry Jones aboard

© Cindy Pierson Dulay
On the Monday after the Derby, trainer Larry Jones said, "I'm sure the way this affects us mentally, we'll probably bounce too far to the conservative line for a little while, being probably too safe on our horses. We're having a hard time getting this in perspective and behind us. These horses are very dear to us. I never got to say goodbye to her."

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