Eight Belles to rest in Kentucky Derby Museum
4 Jun 2008
KENTUCKY -- As reported by Business First of Louisville: "Churchill Downs Inc. today announced that the remains of Eight Belles, the runner-up in Kentucky Derby 134, will be interred at the Kentucky Derby Museum on the grounds of Louisville's Churchill Downs.
"The filly was euthanized after suffering a catastrophic leg injury after crossing the finish line.
"Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) on Tuesday announced that the Churchill Downs Foundation and Eight Belles owner, Rick Porter of Fox Hill Farm, each will donate $25,000 to the Eight Belles Memorial Fund, established by Thoroughbred Charities of America..."