The sport of horse racing suffered another tragedy yesterday at the Kentucky Derby. Eight Belles, a filly, came in second in the horse race, but then collapsed. The poor horse suffered from two broken ankles which is a devastating injury for a horse. Due to this injury, Eight Belles had to be put to sleep. Her wounds were mortal.
With the tragedy of Barbaro still in peoples' minds this is a huge tragedy for horse racing. It is heartbreaking to think about these horses training all their lives for this big race and then to kill themselves trying to win it.
If one thing comes out of this tragedy, I hope that horse racing and veterinarians progress in their medical treatment and prevention for these types of injuries. Hopefully, technology will progress to the point that these injuries can be avoided. Eight Belles dies trying to win the Kentucky Derby. I hope this is the last such death. America will be thinking of you Eight Belles. Rest in peace.
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