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Video Shows Churchill Trainer Striking Horse In Head – WLKY Louisville

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Video Shows Churchill Trainer Striking Horse In Head
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In 2008, many were calling for punishment of the rider of Eight Belles, after he hit the filly nine times down the stretch of the Kentucky Derby before she

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Rice looking to bring it home – Daily Racing Form (registration)

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Rice looking to bring it home
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a six-furlong dirt sprint for 3-year-old fillies, several entrants look dangerous, including Visavis, second in the Grade 3 Eight Belles on the Kentucky

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Dream Match-Up Looms in Personal Ensign – BloodHorse (blog)

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Dream Match-Up Looms in Personal Ensign
BloodHorse (blog)
Then there is Unrivaled Belle (she reminds me of Eight Belles every time I see her), and I would love to see Biofuel in this field too. One for Canada!

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Opening Day At Del Mar: Remember The Horses – SanDiego.com

Monday, July 19th, 2010

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Opening Day At Del Mar: Remember The Horses
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who won the Kentucky Derby in 2006, broke down in the Preakness Stakes that year and was euthanized several months later, and the filly Eight Belles,

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Dixie Girls Teams Ready To PLAY BALL – American Chronicle

Friday, July 16th, 2010
Dixie Girls Teams Ready To PLAY BALL
American Chronicle
Eight Ponytails teams, eight Belles teams and 12 Debs teams from across South Carolina — including three local teams — will vie for the state title in

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Pica Slew takes the Azaleas – Brisnet.com

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

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Pica Slew takes the Azaleas
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Buckleupbuttercup, winner of the Eight Belles S. (G3) two races back, was also sent off at 2-1 and returned $3.20 and $2.60. Rapport just lost third by a

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Horse Bet of the Day: Grade III Azalea Stakes at the Calder Summit of Speed – BetUs.com

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

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Horse Bet of the Day: Grade III Azalea Stakes at the Calder Summit of Speed
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She got trounced in the Grade I Acorn but before that she won the Grade III Eight Belles over the slop at Churchill Downs. She's definitely the classiest

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Speed at a Premium at Calder on Saturday – BetUs.com

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

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Speed at a Premium at Calder on Saturday
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The cut back to a sprint will suit and if she runs back to her win two back in the Eight Belles (G3) at Churchill Downs in the slop she will be tough here.
Summit meeting brings top sprinters to CalderSun-Sentinel

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Summit meeting brings top sprinters to Calder – Sun-Sentinel

Friday, July 9th, 2010
Summit meeting brings top sprinters to Calder
Sun-Sentinel
romping winner of her past two at Hollywood, and Buckleupbuttercup, who galloped by 6 1/2 lengths in the Grade 3 Eight Belles on Kentucky Derby Day.

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Carry Back: Few willing to face D’ Funnybone – ESPN

Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Carry Back: Few willing to face D' Funnybone
ESPN
A lively pace would enhance the chances of Buckleupbuttercup, winner of the Grade 3 Eight Belles on May 1 at Churchill Downs.

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