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Eight Belles came in 2nd after running the race of her life, which sadly was the last race of her life. Time was 2 minutes, 3 1/2 seconds. Just after crossing the wire second after Big Brown, Eight Belles collapsed after breaking her front ankles and had to be euthanized on the racetrack.
The winner of the 2008 Kentucky Derby was Big Brown in 2:01.82. Eight Belle's was 2nd and had to be euthanized after breaking her ankles at the finish line.
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What are the release dates for Kentucky Derby - 2008 TV?
Kentucky Derby - 2008 TV was released on: USA: 3 May 2008
Which horse won the 2008 Derby?
The 2008 Kentucky Derby winner was Big Brown.
Who won the Kentucky Derby in 2008?
Big Brown.
What actors and actresses appeared in Kentucky Derby - 2008?
The cast of Kentucky Derby - 2008 includes: Donna Brothers as Herself - Analyst Bob Costas as Himself - Host
How many years has the Kentucky Derby been run?
The 134th Derby was run on 3 May 2008.Note: The Kentucky Derby was first run in 1875.
What horse won the Kentucky Derby in 2008?
Big Brown
What filly died on the track at the Kentucky Derby 2 years ago?
Eight Belles [February 23, 2005 - May 3, 2008] was euthanized after the Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2008. She came in second, five lengths after Big Brown. Both of her front ankles were fractured extensively.
What thoroughbred won both the 2008 Kentucky Derby and the Preakness?
Big Brown
What year was the 122nd Kentucky Derby run?
May 3, 1980 was the date on which the 106th Kentucky Derby was held. On that day the winning horse was Genuine Risk [February 15, 1977 - August 18, 2008]. The outcome represented only the second of three times that fillies have been first to cross the Derby's finish line ... thus far.
In which Kentucky Derby did a filly die?
In the 2008 Kentucky Derby the filly Eight Belles [February 23, 2005 - May 3, 2008] died. She fractured both ankles in her forelegs. She had to be euthanized right there, at the Churchill Downs racetrack.
Has a filly ever won the Kentucky Derby?
Yes, fillies have been among the Kentucky Derby's winners! Regret [1912 - April 11, 1934] was the first filly [female horse] to win the Kentucky Derby, in 1915, with a time of 2:05.40 minutes. Genuine Risk [February 15, 1977 - August 18, 2008] was the second filly to win the Derby, in 1980, with a time of 2:02.00 minutes. Winning Colors [February 14, 1985 - February 17, 2008] was the third and final filly to win the Derby, in 1988, with a time of 2:02.20 minutes.
Is Kentucky Derby winner War Emblem dead?
As of June 2008 he was standing at stud for Japan.
