I thought big brown died at the kentucky derby?

Question

I thought that it had broken its ankle at the derby?

Answer 1

that's what you get for thinking

Answer 2

That was eight belles a filly who finished after Big Brown. She collapsed at the end of the wire and shattered both her legs. Sadly she had to be euthanized but she ran an amazing race. Here is an article on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight_Belle...

It tells a brief history on her life and her winnings. Also what happened to her  and her pedigree. There has been a lot of talk about Eight Belles death and whether in racing there should be changes or be banned all together. It is proven that the breeding is affecting the injury's because they are breeding them for speed now not for endurance.

Answer 3

that was eight belles

Answer 4

No; that was the filly, Eight Belles. She broke both front legs and had to be euthanized. As far as I'm aware, Big Brown had no issues at the Kentucky Derby.

Answer 5

No, Eight Belles had an accident after  the race and was put down. Big Brown won the first 2 crowns and is now going for the 3rd, but he does have problems with his hooves. but shouldnt be a major problem

Answer 6

haha welcome back to earth how you  been.

Answer 7

No i think that was eight belles but i think that big brown got hurt but he didnt die

Answer 8

that was eight belles...she broke both her front legs...big brown is still alive but his hoof is cracked...supposedly he'll be good for the belmont

Answer 9

it was the filly, who came in second place, and then

broke down after the race....

Answer 10

Nope, Big Brown won the Derby, and the Preakness.