"Losing animals like this isn't fun. The filly's head also was bruised.Kentucky chief veterinarian Lafe Nichols performed the tests at the University of Kentucky's Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center.Eight Belles was euthanized on the track at Churchill Downs after collapsing while jogging about a quarter-mile past the finish line. She couldn't stand," trainer Jones' voice broke and tears glistened in his eyes as he considered his barn without Eight Belles' head poking out of her stall. All rights reserved. Post Kentucky Derby tests performed by a veterinarian confirms that euthanized filly Eight Belles has compound fractures in both front legs but didn't include results on drug tests. Photo: BRIAN BOHANNON, AP ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Associated Press. Janney said.The Jockey Club already has hosted two summits on safety and welfare in racing. Stewards found no evidence she was injured during the race.A lab at Iowa State University is conducting the drug examination on behalf of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority, with results not expected for at least several days. crossing the finish line. https://www.chron.com/sports/article/Filly-Eight-Belles-collapses-on-track-at-Derby-1789713.php Photo: BRIAN BOHANNON, AP "That's one of the saddest things I've ever seen," said fan Stuart Janney, a thoroughbred owner and breeder who will chair the committee, said breeding practices, track surfaces and medication are among the subjects to be discussed.He acknowledged, however, that enforcement could be a challenge. Autopsy results reviewed by The Associated Press on Thursday confirm compound fractures of both front legs at the fetlock joints. They also describe lacerated skin on both legs, an absence of joint fluid in the damaged areas, congested lungs and hemorrhaging in the left thyroid gland. And horse racing — with the memory of Barbaro fresh and the death of a horse coming only a day earlier on Kentucky Oaks Day — had to confront grief one more time. Trainer says filly had to be euthanized after breaking ankles. Before the race, heat shimmers off the track, an apparition dancing to the band. We're going to miss her, no doubt. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Photo: BRIAN BOHANNON, AP Superintendent Butch Lehr said there hadn't been one in his 41 years at the track. Track personnel hold down Eight Belles as she is prepared for euthanasia after breaking both front ankles.Track personnel hold down Eight Belles as she is prepared for euthanasia after breaking both front ankles. She was euthanized on the track. It's not supposed to happen," he said. Filly Eight Belles collapses on track at Derby. She suffered compound fractures of both front ankles and was immediately euthanized because of the nature of her injuries. Track personnel hold down Eight Belles as she is prepared for euthanasia after breaking both front ankles.Track personnel hold down Eight Belles as she is prepared for euthanasia after breaking both front ankles. Its newest safety panel will meet this month in Lexington, with the first recommendations due by August.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The autopsy said no toxicology test had been requested but the samples were being saved in case one is.Also Thursday, the racing industry was proceeding with plans to ramp up horse safety following the deaths of Eight Belles and 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, among others.Lisa Underwood, executive director of Kentucky's racing authority, said the organization will meet Monday and establish a group to study health and safety issues. Then, with the second-largest crowd in Derby history (157,770) still whooping it up, Eight Belles collapsed with two broken front ankles.The magnitude of what happened was slow to reach the fans at Churchill Downs. or redistributed. May 1, 2013 Dispatches. Eight Belles broke down approximately a furlong (1/8 mile) after the wire, while being slowed after the race. After finishing in second place in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, Eight Belles fell to the track with two compound ankle fractures. LOUISVILLE, KY. — Boy, did Eight Belles hang with the boys.But all that heart and her gallant fight ended in the worst of all possible ways: a breakdown, an ambulance on the track.And, with no other choice, she was euthanized by injection.The filly finished second in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, crossing the wire 4 3/4 lengths behind favorite Big Brown. All rights reserved. Not only was a horse down, but it was the filly. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC.

Eight Belles. "The field of 19 colts and the dark gray filly were galloping out around the first turn when Eight Belles suddenly went down on both front legs and jockey An equine ambulance reached her near the second turn. Eight Belles After having placed second in the 2008 Kentucky Derby, the future was bright for this filly. "We're heartbroke. Derby runner-up collapses on track shortly after race. Most of the enforcement for the sport comes from different state racing organizations.


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