Am I the only one that started crying when Eight Belles went down in the Kentucky Derby?

Question

Right when they said she was down, a feeling of dread dropped through me like a bomb. Did anyone else feel this way?

Answer 1

I wasn't crying but my heart sank and i was close to tears, i was so happy for her too when i heard that she came in second, and then she went down...

Answer 2

I didn't cry, but my heart sank right when they said that .

Answer 3

Yes I cried too as soon as I saw her lying on the ground.

I cried again when I saw yahoo photos.  So sad. .

But I will always remain a racing fan.  I will not let hers or Barbaro's death be in vain.

Answer 4

I'm trying not to cry right now only because I'm at work. Its something you dont want to see. Its making me second guess as to whethwer or not I want to bet on any more horse races. I mean, I won but that feels hollow now knowing that a horse with the heart of a champion just lost her life.

Answer 5

Eight Belles ... Ruffian ... Barbaro.  I don't know how many three-year olds have to break down on the track before it occurs to people that these horses are too young to be raced safely.  

All I know is, I'm never watching another televised horse race. What a stupid waste.

Answer 6

i didnt cry but it made me wonder if this sport is worth it

Answer 7

Horses are meant to run, it is very sad that such a tragedy occurred. But that is racing, these things happen.

Answer 8

i couldnt believe my eyes, i came close to crying