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The Dreadful Demise of Yankee Stadium
Amateur Journalism | July 14th 2008 by Eric Penner
It's been common knowledge for quite a while now, but the fact that Yankee Stadium is going to be replaced after this season is a serious tragedy. The fact that history no longer has any bearing on sports in America is shameful, and this move is hon read more
Here?s some hopeful betting against a 2008 ?Cripple Crown?
Dolittler | May 17th 2008
The dust is still swirling around the circumstances of Eight Belle’s untimely demise at the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago today. The sandstorm kicked up in the wake of the heavily televised tragedy will have at least two immediate repercussions, read more
Does Anybody Realize What ..............
MidWestHorse | May 8th 2008 by Callie Pearson
Is really going on here? I know we are all ranting over the latest happenings in the horse industry and I have to totally agree with my good friend Mrs.Mom , who recently made an excellent post entitled Issues about the gamete of wrong in the entire read more
BIG BROWN : Another Triple Crown Bid Begins
Summerhill Stud, South Africa | May 7th 2008 by nefdtblogger
Big Brown (The Times) A massive colt with a ton of ability has made a resounding claim for American racing’s elusive Triple Crown in a Kentucky Derby tinged with tragedy. Big Brown, the five-length winner of the famous US classic, will be a sho read more
Musings from The 'Ville
The Louisville-St. Louis Connection | May 6th 2008 by Andrew
I thought I'd write today about some random shit that's been either getting me thinking or else just plain pissing me off, so here we go.This weekend at the Kentucky Derby, Eight Belles, the Place horse who ran a pretty spectacular race to finish sec read more
Should horse racing be banned? PETA pounces on Kentucky Derby tra…
Mayo on the Side | Sun-Sentinel Blogs | May 6th 2008 by Jason Lowell
Anybody who watched the Kentucky Derby on Saturday saw horse racing’s opposite extremes play out within seconds. There was elation, as the undefeated Big Brown romped to victory with astonishing ease, stamping himself a possible super horse and Tr read more
Triple Crown Winner?
Jeffs Blog Site | May 6th 2008 by templates
After watching the kentucky derby,and seeing Big Brown come from the 2oth post and just dominate,this has to be the year a triple crown is done by this colt.Also,a sad day for a great sport because of 8 belles tragedy.And boo to PETA to even sugges read more
Time to Euthanize Horse Racing
S.D. Watch | May 5th 2008 by Todd Epp
The tragedy of philly Eight Belles’ heroic run in the Kentucky Derby—and euthanasia immediately following her two broken ankles—is not a random event in the so-called “Sport of Kings.”Injured human athletes who perform t read more
Where do we go from here?
The Aspiring Horseplayer | May 5th 2008 by Kevin Stafford
I’m still reeling a bit from the tragedy of Eight Belles going down in the Derby. In the 48 hours or so since that awful moment, a lot of discussion and debate has occurred. Our game has always been one that has attracted controversy. read more
The Loss of Eight Belles
Thoughtprints | May 5th 2008 by Leigh
Those of you who are horse enthusiasts will already be aware of the tragedy which occurred at the running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Those of you who simply love animals may not be aware of what happened, but your opinion definitely matters. read more
The Kentucky Derby Tragedy - U.S. News & World Report
apay.com web cast for all payment and financial sources | May 5th 2008 by apay
Sky NewsThe Kentucky Derby TragedyU.S. News & World Report, DC - 2 hours agoI hope her sacrifice causes every fan of horse racing to stop p3 Vote(s) read more
Busy!
MizKCreations | May 5th 2008 by Kelly
Sacred Sunday photo and fresh berries courtesy Marie GoodchildSeems the things floating around in my head today are mostly about the natural world. Who could not feel devastation at the tragedy of Eight Bells breaking both ankles and being euthanize read more
Louisville Monday Morning Chat - Eight Belles
mostbloggers isp blog | May 5th 2008 by amos dettonville
louisville water cooler chat still about eight bellesi am done working before most people in the ville are even out the door ... but, even with my odd hour'd life - the talk of the louisville morning was still the tragedy of Eight Belles - the brave read more
Monday Morning Musings
Musing Minds | May 5th 2008 by kimsch
There was a tragedy at the Kentucky Derby this weekend. The second place horse, a filly named Eight Belles, broke both her ankles and had to be put down on the track. Big Brown won and will go on to the Preakness. Now PETA is calling for the suspensi read more
2nd Place, A Major Put Down
Nate is a Blog | May 5th 2008 by Nate Smith
Sports history was made this week at the prestigious Kentucky Derby when the runner up horse, Eight Belles, was euthanized on the track. Now a lot of people are saying this is a tragedy, but I say one horse’s big sleep is another horse’s big wake read more
Hillary?s Horse
Hillary For President In 2008? | May 4th 2008 by Kevin Watts
By Jake Tapper Tragedy struck the first filly in the Kentucky Derby since 1999, as Eight Belles went down on the track after her second-place finish today, broke two ankles, and was euthanized.Showing a sisterhood with the female horse, Sen. Hil read more
Hillary’s Horse
Against Hillary Clinton | May 4th 2008 by Against Hillary
By Jake Tapper Tragedy struck the first filly in the Kentucky Derby since 1999, as Eight Belles went down on the track after her second-place finish today, broke two ankles, and was euthanized. Showing a sisterhood with the female horse, Sen. H read more
The Running of the 134th Kentucky Derby
Walker-Sports | May 4th 2008 by Dumont Walker
Saturday marked the running of the 134th Kentucky Derby. The derby has become a right of passage, ushering in spring and summer giving us all an excuse to be outside enjoying the weather cookouts and a few adult beverages. This years Kentucky Derb read more
Runner-Up Horse ‘Eight Belles’ Euthanized after Kentucky Derb…
Gravy and Biscuits | May 4th 2008 by Jebbica
Tragedy struck yesterday at the Kentucky Derby for one unfortunate participant. Eight Belles, the first filly to run in the Kentucky Derby since 1999, finished second in yesterday’s race. After crossing the finish line 4 3/4 lengths behind win read more
Tragedy
The Daily Ramble | May 4th 2008 by Vern
The 134th Kentucky Derby produced another undefeated winner, but the big story of the day was 2nd place:LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Thoroughbred racing at its best. Thoroughbred racing at its worst. In a jarring matter of moments, the Kentucky Derby gave us read more
Filly euthanized
Just Me | May 3rd 2008 by dwayne
What a interesting day at the Kentucky Derby. First, Big Brown took home the Roses. Secondly the runner-up Eight Belles has to euthanized before she could ever get off the track. No I did not make a mistake by calling Eight Belles a she. She was the read more
R.I.P. Eight Belles
Paul's World of Funky Stuff | May 3rd 2008 by Paul C
If you watched the Kentucky Derby today as I did, you witnessed tragedy.The only filly in the contest, runner up Eight Belles was best in show finishing behind Big Brown who had a 4 3/4 length victory. After crossing the finish line, jockey Gabriel S read more
BB trounces the field, but tragedy struck another horse
diaries, triumphs, failures, and rants | May 3rd 2008 by Terry Gardner
Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby by 4 3/4 lengths, but Eight Belles had to be euthanized on the track after finishing second. The filly broke both front ankles (condylar fractures) on the cool-down. Apparently her injuries were too severe to move he read more
Kentucky Derby Ends in Tragedy
Stephanies Journal | May 3rd 2008
Latest News Jeff Haynes, Reuters Kentucky DerbyEnds in Tragedy Winning Horse Makes HistoryRunner-Up Dies on the Track Rare Creature RediscoveredHasn't Been Seen for 112 Years Ancient Volcano Wakes Up First Blast in 10,000 Years'Could Be End o read more
Brown and Black Derby
Boston Dreams and Michelin Stars | May 3rd 2008
Stirred, not shaken.Hat's off to Big Brown and let us pause to remember the fast, spirited filly Eight Belles. What a tragedy after racing so hard and showing up all but one of the big boys. I have been to Churchill Downs once, during the wedding w read more
Will I watch?
Piaffe Dreams | April 28th 2008
This Saturday is the Kentucky Derby. On Sunday NBC will cover last weekends Rolex Kentucky 3-day event. Will I watch them? I don't know. I haven't watched the derby in years. Its not that I don't agree in any way with racing horses however, its su read more
The Damned Utd
Dolphin Hotel | December 3rd 2007 by Michael Hudson
"Gentlemen, I might as well tell you now. You lot may have won all the domestic honours there are and some of the European ones but, as far as I am concerned, the first thing you can do for me is to chuck all your medals and all your caps and all you read more
let's all get a little perspective here, please.
Snozzberries? Who ever heard of a snozzberry? | April 16th 2007
So, after I get home from derby practice tonight, I'm watching part of the endless coverage of the tragedy at Virginia Tech. The suave reporter-guy is interviewing a woman who works for the college and she is going on and on about how shocking and aw read more