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The first horse to die in the Derby was Eight Belles in 2008. She finished the race in second place. Eight Belles died after the race during cool-down by being euthanized because of compound fractures.

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yes - i witnessed it - Desert island ridden by louisa lockwood broke a leg at the huntsmans close and had to be put down

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