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For Whom Eight Belles Tolled

Submitted by Lisa O'Brien, May 5, 2008 23:33

All I can think to say is thank you for a beautifully written article. When I heard about Eight Belles on Saturday night, I was glad I didn't watch the Derby, as the loss of any horse always breaks my heart. I truly appreciate the fact that you weren't pointing fingers, or blaming the jockeys, trainers or anyone else. There's been too much of that over the past several days. You've also captured the spirit of the horses. They want to run, even when they're injured.

Again, thank you.

Lisa O'Brien, Marion, Arkansas


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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...

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May 5, 2008 23:33

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Wendy A. King 

May 5, 2008 18:51

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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

Eight bells for Eight Belles, a very nicely balanced piece. Will send this one on. [MORE]

Kippy 

May 5, 2008 12:37

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