Man, that sucks so bad. Eight Belles broke both front ankles on the gallop out and had to be put down on the track. I absolutely hate seeing that, she was an amazing horse and finished in style by running 2nd in the 20 horse field against all boys. Dammit I am pissed right now.
Really takes the wind out of my sails when something like that happens. These horses are such incredible athletes.
I am reminded now why I can't watch horse racing, I am struggling to recover from that. How horrible that is, really hurts me.
Well, damned glad I didn't have my daughter watch the Derby with me. Like most 9 year old girls, she's a horse nut and I didn't need to have that discussion with her today. Damn.
what are the odds of big brown winning the triple crown? sounds like he is a stud but untested, maybe? i have no horse racing knowledge, just kind of curious. as for the dead horse i am glad they put him down. while kind of sad at least they realize it is an animal and there is no need for it to suffer any more.
