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A Tale of Chemical Colts, Subprime Sales Agents, and the Last … – Washington Post

Friday, August 28th, 2009

A Tale of Chemical Colts, Subprime Sales Agents, and the Last
Washington Post
In 2008, the death of filly Eight Belles on the track at Churchill Downs led to an uproar over steroids in racing. At the same time,

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A Tale of Chemical Colts, Subprime Sa… – Washington Post

Friday, August 28th, 2009

A Tale of Chemical Colts, Subprime Sales Agents, and the Last
Washington Post
In 2008, the death of filly Eight Belles on the track at Churchill Downs led to an uproar over steroids in racing. At the same time,

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Hall of Famers Run Wild; Bill Walsh Likes Winning: Sports Books – Bloomberg

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Hall of Famers Run Wild; Bill Walsh Likes Winning: Sports Books
Bloomberg
Through his tale trot Nijinsky II, Man o' War, Seabiscuit, Eight Belles, Seattle Dancer, Personal Ensign and, of course, Monarchos, the 2001 Kentucky Derby

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Hall of Famers Run Wild; Bill Walsh L… – Bloomberg

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
Hall of Famers Run Wild; Bill Walsh Likes Winning: Sports Books
Bloomberg
Through his tale trot Nijinsky II, Man o' War, Seabiscuit, Eight Belles, Seattle Dancer, Personal Ensign and, of course, Monarchos, the 2001 Kentucky Derby

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All stories about Eight Belles – AnnArbor.com – Ann Arbor’s top digital news Web site and

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
All stories about Eight Belles
AnnArbor.com – Ann Arbor’s top digital news Web site and
A new licensing deal between two of Ann Arbor's top biotech entrepreneurs aims to repurpose therapeutic technology to treat bone density problems in horses.

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Saratoga gets horse group’s safety accreditation – Louisville Courier-Journal

Friday, August 21st, 2009
Saratoga gets horse group's safety accreditation
Louisville Courier-Journal
The program was created following the death of Eight Belles after her second-place finish in the 2008 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

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Saratoga gets horse group’s safety ac… – Louisville Courier-Journal

Friday, August 21st, 2009
Saratoga gets horse group's safety accreditation
Louisville Courier-Journal
The program was created following the death of Eight Belles after her second-place finish in the 2008 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

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2 females racing toward History – Kentucky.com

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
2 females racing toward History
Kentucky.com
When Eight Belles suffered a fatal breakdown in the moments after her runner-up effort in the 2008 Kentucky Derby, a firestorm of emotional reaction

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The troubles with horse racing – Baltimore Sun

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
The troubles with horse racing
Baltimore Sun
12:00-1:00 pm Eastern: In 2008, Eight Belles was on her way to winning the Kentucky Derby when her front ankles fractured. She was euthanized on the spot.

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Mike And The Mad Dogs – LongIslandPress.com

Monday, August 17th, 2009

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Mike And The Mad Dogs
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But few cried foul when Eight Belles was euthanized on the track at the 2008 Kentucky Derby, nor when Triple Crown hopeful Barbaro died in the weeks

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