Derby Day was always special. When we finally bought a small TV and were able to view the race on it...wow, you would of thought it was better than walking on the moon!
Some years we have placed bets, especially when there was an up and coming non favorite that we actually liked.
Eight Belles was such a horse. The only filly in the bunch..last few races, ran so well she was lengths ahead of the rest of the "guys". I was impressed by her lineage...she was a granddaughter of Northern Dancer - genes do matter especially in racing. She had a terrific post position.
I did not bet on her, but would of if I had been able to get to Derby Lane.
Of all the days to do it, I lost track of time, got involved with working outside and the race was over before I knew it.
I turned to the internet and what to my horror did I see? Eight Belles humanely put down, breaks legs at end of race...OMG...and she placed second...she made it to the wire.
How awful, for her to come so far and have it end so suddenly. I know there is a place in Heaven for all God's creatures...rest well lovely beauty....
6 comments:
Yes, so sad... I was really upset when I heard... poor baby... She can run free now...
be well,
Dawn
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Yes I heard that too. My daughter hasn't missed a Kentucky Derby in years...today was one of those days where you wish you weren't watching. Linda in Washington state
I'm sorry to hear of Eight Belles death. It's so sad when a horse has to be put down. My friend's in racing and he said it always breaks him up to have to return to the stables with just the horses saddle. Jeannette xx http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/
I wrote about this in my journal too. I was so wanting to see that filly win, and it was heartbreaking to see what happened to her.
it was so sad
hugs
Sherry
Truly Very Sad!!
Joann
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