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Submitted by Kippy, May 5, 2008 12:37
Eight bells for Eight Belles, a very nicely balanced piece. Will send this one on.
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Paula Stenger
May 14, 2008 14:11
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afrog
May 6, 2008 09:09
All I can think to say is thank you for a beautifully written article. When I heard about Eight Belles... [MORE]
Lisa O'Brien
May 5, 2008 23:33
Mr. Watman writes a wonderful essay concerning the demise of the brave, little filly Eight Belles. All of us who... [MORE]
Wendy A. King
May 5, 2008 18:51
I admire this filly for her heart, and in my mind she is a hero. I also admire the person... [MORE]
Mallory
May 5, 2008 17:02
Amen, horse racing IS beautiful. But no one has mentioned that RUFFIAN'S trainer died the night before this fateful race... [MORE]
stavo
May 5, 2008 15:52
thanks--that helped. nicely done. [MORE]
Mark Elliott
May 5, 2008 15:50
I watched the Kentucky Derby on tv as I do every year. When I saw Eight Belles being walked around... [MORE]
Miss Martha D
May 5, 2008 12:39
Kippy
May 5, 2008 12:37
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