A day in the life II » horse racing http://www.malcolmgin.com/blog You'll only need the edge! ! ! Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:07:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Rest in Peace – Eight Belles http://www.malcolmgin.com/blog/2008/05/03/rest-in-peace-eight-belles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rest-in-peace-eight-belles http://www.malcolmgin.com/blog/2008/05/03/rest-in-peace-eight-belles/#comments Sat, 03 May 2008 23:13:26 +0000 Malcolm http://www.malcolmgin.com/blog/?p=104 We had a bet riding on Eight Belles, the filly who placed second at the Kentucky Derby. I was rooting for her and she was beautiful. She broke both front ankles at some point during or possibly after the race (details are unclear right now) and was euthanized on the track.

I thought she was one of [...]]]> We had a bet riding on Eight Belles, the filly who placed second at the Kentucky Derby. I was rooting for her and she was beautiful. She broke both front ankles at some point during or possibly after the race (details are unclear right now) and was euthanized on the track.

I thought she was one of the most beautiful horse. Sometimes I believe in reincarnation. I hope she starts again as whatever creature she wants to be.

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