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The Great Horse Racing Debate Leaves the Gate

Tragedy struck the Kentucky Derby when Eight Belles, the only filly (young female horse) in the race, had to be euthanized after taking second place in the race.  She crossed the finish line four and three-fourth lengths behind Big Brown, the race’s first place winner. With the crowd still cheering,

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