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Such severe fractures to the ankles of both forelegs that she had to be euthanized at the track was what happened to Eight Belles [February 23, 2005 - May 3, 2008] at the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. The beautiful grey filly placed second after Big Brown [foaled April 10, 2005]. Immediately and tragically, she then collapsed.
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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 was the name of the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in 1875?
Oliver Lewis [1856 - 1924], one of 14 African Americans among a total of 15 jockeys, was the person who won the first Kentucky Derby. The exact winning date was May 17, 1875. The winning horse was Aristides. The winning time was 2 minutes 37-3/4 seconds.
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He was murdered when Agnes was eight years old
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