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But the day ended tragically when Eight Belles broke both ankles after she had made her way across the finish line in second place. The filly would later collapse and trainers and other emergency personnel rushed to the horse as she lay in pain.²

Churchill Downs officials were unsure whether there had been a fatality in the Kentucky Derby. Superintendent Butch Lehr said there hadn?t been one in his 41 years at the track.³

Eight Belles’ tragedy brings to the forefront the numerous problemsfacing racing today. The different surfaces (Polytrack, Cushion Track, Pro-Ride, etc.), doping problems, lack of public interest—among others—are sureto be dissected in the coming days.⁴

Churchill Downs officials were unsure whether there had been a fatality in the Kentucky Derby. Superintendent Butch Lehr said there hadn’t been one in his 41 years at the track.⁵