The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will use horse racing fans' contributions donated in Eight Belles memory to help fund important research into preventing equine musculoskeletal injuries. DONATE

The filly's necropsy report released today explained that Eight Belles suffered compound fractures of both front legs at the fetlock joint, and that there were no signs of pre-existing bone abnormalities. No disease or condition affecting her cardiovascular and pulmonary systems or... Read More

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Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) has established a charity fund in honor of Eight Belles, the only horse to breakdown in 134 years of Kentucky Derby runnings. The filly brokedown after finishing a brilliant second-place to Big Brown in this year's Derby. The Eight Belles Memorial Fund will help fund important research into preventing catastrophic racehorse injuries and breakdowns, and retraining retired Thoroughbred racehorses for secondary careers.

After racing in the Kentu... Read More

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