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re: Remembering a Great Filly

lady belles was a champion — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:19:41 GMT

i am still sad over eight belles..as far as i am concerned SHE WON THE DERBY since she had no drugs in her system!i hope that her familys hearts are healing!!she certainly did belong in the derby..what a great heart..people should take note of her and maybe they would learn a thing or two

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Linda — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:02:48 GMT

Eight Belles, I still think of you and how courageous and beautiful you were. I envision you running free in Heaven. You will always be missed.

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GOCURLIN — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:50:56 GMT

I was personally shocked by Eight Belles' breakdown at the Derby. Man, why have there been so many breakdowns in the last few years? Surfaces? Medication? Breeding for speed and not stamina? We need a definite answer, and fast.

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eightbellesismyhero — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:04:12 GMT

eight belles was the greatest filly the worlds seen in a long time, and we wont see another one like her in a long time or perhaps ever. she had so much heart and grit. she gave that race her all. she was a magnificent filly so beautiful and blessed with so much talent. i love you for ever and ever, and you'll never be forgotten. she kicked those colts butts. colts are no better than fillies, and no one should think they are. eight belles was proof of that. may you rest in peace with all the other racing legends. i love you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cassidy — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:58:39 GMT

8 Belles: You are still in my thoughts and prayers......

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manowar4ever — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:08:09 GMT

Dear Eight Belles,

I was screaming for you coming down that stretch and so proud to see you hang on to second! I thought, she has the heart of Ruffian and Genuine Risk. So wonderful!

Then I saw a horse down and knew it was you. And my heart fell!

Knowing that a special ceremony next year will be held in your honor and that you and Barbaro will reside at Churchill helps a lot.

I, like many others here, wish you many happy races in heaven!! Run free and say hi to Ruffy for me!

Missing all of you!

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iloveeightbelleschampionsliveforeverRIP — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:33:41 GMT

She was one of racing's greatest fillys. She had so much heart courage and determination. I watched that race and cried a lot that night. This makes us all think of Barbaro too. I love horse racing but I do think there needs to be more precautions taken to the sport. They are not bred for durability and I'm glad jockeys have rules now too. RIP Eight Belles a great Filly. Her courage, will, heart and determination will never be forgotten<3

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eightbellesismyhero — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:33:06 GMT

eight belles was an amazing horse, there won't be another filly like her for a long time she was one of the best, better than the colts. she is greatly missed by me and everyone. i loved her, she was beautiful and had amazing talent.

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Amy Reynolds — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:47:23 GMT

What a true lady Eight Bells was. I thought Big Brown would win the Derby, but when I saw that beautiful grey filly come charging, I really wondered about Brown's chances. Even as Big Brown crossed the line in front, I was really rooting for Belle. She did a remarkable, outstanding job going after the boys. As elated as I was for Big Brown, when I saw her laying on the track, I was that devestated. I hoped and prayed it was just from exhaustion. When I realized that she had in fact broke down, I broke down. I have four horses of my own. I have raised three of them from my now retired 30 year old Quarter Horse mare. I went outside to them and just rubbed them and hugged them and kissed them and thanked God for them. Belle was in some of the best hands in training and ownership and had an outstanding jockey. This could have happed just as easily in a turnout paddock as it did on the track. Break-downs are not "a part of the game". Rather it is a hazzard to just owning a horse that you do nothing but ride the trails with. Bless you heart, Belle and thank you for taking all of us on a spectacular ride.

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Jai Singh — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:28:19 GMT

she beats the entire field in my eyes (Yes ) a true horse player for 19 years.

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tnbarrelchik — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:25:00 GMT

She was a wonderful horse.... She was so pretty... We all miss her .... R.I.P. Eight Belles....

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SylverSky — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:09:45 GMT

Like Robin, I too am tired of crying for my heroes. All this time has passed since we lost her, and yet my heart still breaks every time I think about Eight Belles. I won't get over this one, and now my interest in horseracing is almost gone. Just can't take anymore. I will miss seeing these gorgeous animals run like the wind, but ... for me, watching the races only causes anxiety and dread. I watched Ruffian break and fall and die. Never dreamed I'd see this - 33 years later and still the babies are raced. I feel the bells of Eight Belles tolling in the marrow of my bones, hear them in my dreams. We will never forget you, filly the color of thunderclouds. You were very very special.

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Pam Whitmire — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:25:44 GMT

It's been almost 2 months now and the first thing I though when my eyes opened this morning was how I miss Eight Belles and Barbaro. I will never forget either of you. I think often about the records you would have made and broken. I know you are running in heaven with Ruffian and Go For Wand. What a race to see!!

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Sammie — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:19:04 GMT

Eight Belles was a true champion. May she rest in peace.

re: Remembering a Great Filly

Kay — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:32:20 GMT

Sleep well, sweet angel. You are in our thoughts forever.