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What horse was put down at the Kentucky Derby?
Eight Belles
Eight Belles (February 23, 2005 – May 3, 2008) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who came second in the 2008 Kentucky Derby to the winner Big Brown. Her collapse just after the race resulted in immediate euthanasia….
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| Earnings | $708,650 |
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What happened to the horse at the Kentucky Derby?
The colt has failed a second drug test following the race. Churchill Downs, the Louisville home of the Kentucky Derby, has suspended horse trainer Bob Baffert after Medina Spirit, the colt that won this year’s running of the Derby, failed a second test for banned substances, the company announced Wednesday.
Who Was justify sire?
Scat Daddy
Justify/Parents
Why are horses euthanized when they break a leg?
Horses need to put some weight on their injured leg to ensure it recovers the necessary strength to support itself. If a horse can’t move around and use its other legs, laminitis or abscesses may develop, When this occurs the horse will have to be euthanized.
Why is betamethasone banned in horses?
Betamethasone is a corticosteroid, meaning it’s a man-made steroid that resembles cortisol, a natural hormone produced by the adrenal gland. While legal as a therapeutic aid for horses, it is illegal when found in the blood on race day because it’s considered a possible performance-enhancer.
What drugs are banned in horse racing?
Just as with athletes, certain drugs are banned outright in horse racing, including growth hormones, anabolic drugs that increase testosterone, and so-called blood doping drugs, which allow the body to send more oxygen to the muscles.
How much is Justify stud fee?
His fellow Triple Crown club member, 2018 champion Justify, had his fee reduced from $150,000 to $125,000. Justify’s first foals were born this year, with one in-foal mare selling for $3.2 million. Ashford raised fees on only two stallions: Uncle Mo and Munnings.
How much is Justify worth?
Report: Justify worth record $75 million after Triple Crown | Reuters.