What horse died in the 2009 Kentucky Derby?

Answer 1

In 2009, a filly name Raspberry Miss and another horse named Dr. Rap collided during a training session. Raspberry Miss died and Dr. Rap was injured. Eight Belles was the female horse that died in the 2008 Kentucky Derby. She twisted both of her front ankles right after she crossed the wire.

Answer 2

The filly Eight Belles finished 2nd in the 2008 Kentucky Derby and had to be euthanized after fracturing both front ankles.

Answer 3

The horse that died shortly after the race was called Eight Belles. She was owned by Rick Porter, and her jockey was Gabriel Saez. The filly was trained by Larry Jones.

Answer 4

Two horses have been euthanized following the Kentucky Derby in the last few years: 'Barbaro' in 2007 (2006 Derby Winner), and 'Eight Belles' in 2008 (who placed 2nd after Big Brown).