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Pall of tragedy, worry looms over Preakness -
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A day after his prize filly Eight Belles had been euthanized shortly after the finish of the Kentucky Derby, her trainer , Larry Jones, wasn't ready to blame the sport of thoroughbred racing for her death. (article 3)
PETA also announced plans to protest to the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority today, arguing for major changes, including a ban on using the whip or racing horses younger than 3. (article 2)
Though the committee will have no power to make the industry implement its suggestions, Polk said the idea is to use the cachet of The Jockey Club to get safety issues " put on the fast track and moved along. (article 4)
A lab at the University of Kentucky has begun to examine the body of the horse that was euthanized following her runner-up finish in the Derby. (article 8)
Owner Rick Porter said researchers haven't shared any information except that both front ankles were completely broken. (article 8)
If many people concerned about the safety of Thoroughbreds had their way, the Preakness might be a race for 4-year-olds instead of 3-year-olds. (article 5)
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Big Brown figures to produce big green as a stallion, which is why the Kentucky Derby winner most likely will retire young, just as his parents did. (article 1)
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- Durability versus speed in horse breeding is the issue these days (cbc.ca, 05/13/2008, 1082 words)
- Eight Belles' trainer says Saez did nothing wrong - (baltimoresun.com, 05/14/2008, 335 words)
- LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A day after his prize filly Eigh... (baltimoresun.com, 05/14/2008, 172 words)
- Jockey Club panel to eye safety steps - (baltimoresun.com, 05/14/2008, 419 words)
- Sport is addicted to drugs (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 05/13/2008, 793 words)
- Horse racing is beauty, tragedy - (baltimoresun.com, 05/14/2008, 628 words)
- Jones was adamant that the necropsy will show no u... (baltimoresun.com, 05/14/2008, 375 words)
- Test Results on Filly Eight Belles 2 Weeks Away (Washington Post, 05/13/2008, 308 words)
- Pall of tragedy, worry looms over Preakness - (baltimoresun.com, 05/14/2008, 361 words)
- Proper Handling of a Difficult Situation (Washington Post, 05/13/2008, 638 words)
- On the fast track to a 'crisis'? - (baltimoresun.com, 05/14/2008, 542 words)
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