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Tragedy at Derby Finish

Story Created: May 3, 2008 at 8:35 PM CDT

Story Updated: May 3, 2008 at 8:35 PM CDT

(5-3-08)

Tragedy at Derby finish

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Just after Big Brown crossed the finish
line as the winner of the 134th Kentucky Derby, runnerup Eight
Belles collapsed to the track with two broken ankles. The filly was
then euthanized on the track.
Big Brown, with jockey Kent Desormeaux in charge, won the race
by four and three-quarters lengths with Eight Belles second and
Denis of Cork third.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

AP-NY-05-03-08 1838EDT

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