Kentucky Derby

>Although this is a blog meant to focus on baseball, I must address the tragedy that occured at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, 2008.  Big Brown hardly shocked the racing world with his prowess on the track, proving to everyone why he was the favorite for the race.  Yet deep down, most observing the Derby were cheering for a filly named Eight Belles.  A gorgeous thoroughbred who had only five races under her belt prior to Saturday's Derby, Eight Belles shocked the world with her glorious second-place finish as a 20 to 1 shot.  Only moments after her achievement, Eight Belles suffered a gruesome injury that resulted in both of her front ankles breaking, one of which broke the skin.  Thankfully, equine vets acted quick and put the horse out of her misery but not before sparking a bitter debate on the future of the "sport."

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