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Eight Belles Deceased

Trainer: J. Larry Jones Last Jockey: Gabriel Saez Owner(s): Fox Hill Farms, Inc.

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2008 Record: (5-4-1-0)

2008 Earnings: $664,000

2008 Win %: 80% In-The-Money %: 100%

Status: Pulled up in distress following her second-place finish in the Kentucky. Injuries to her front ankles were extensive and she had to be euthanized ... She will be buried at the Kentucky Derby Museum, adjacent to Churchill Downs ... The Eight Belles Memorial Fund was established by Thoroughbred Charities of America, and supports the research into racehorse injuries and the retraining of Thoroughbreds for careers after they retire from the track. Donations of $25,000 each came from the Churchill Downs Foundation and owner Rick Porter. In addition, Churchill is renaming the G3 La Troienne, run on the Derby undercard, in honor of the filly.

Date	Purse	Race Name	Track	Grade	Finish
May 3, 2008	$2M	Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands	Churchill Downs	1	2
April 6, 2008	$250K	Fantasy S.	Oaklawn Park	2	1
March 16, 2008	$100K	Honeybee S.	Oaklawn Park	3	1
February 17, 2008	$50K	Martha Washington S.	Oaklawn Park		1
January 21, 2008	$40K	Allowance	Fair Grounds		1
December 23, 2007	$40K	Allowance	Fair Grounds		2
November 30, 2007	$40K	Allowance	Fair Grounds		7
October 30, 2007	$40K	Maiden Special Weight	Delaware Park		1
October 15, 2007	$40K	Maiden Special Weight	Delaware Park		3
September 16, 2007	$40K	Maiden Special Weight	Delaware Park		2

NOTE: Bio stats include North American and selected international races. Click here to view selected international race list. Biographies on jockeys, trainers and owners are from the Breeders' Cup World Championships events from 2001 through 2009, and are intended as informational resources. Biographies will be updated if an individual is again a participant in the Breeders' Cup World Championships. Biographies are available for most horses appearing in the top 100 money earnings list, and/or for those who are frequently making headlines in the news starting with the 2006 Triple Crown season.