This years celebration of Big Brown's amazing victory at the Kentucky Derby was overshadowed by the tragic death of the runner up. Known as Eight Belles, the female horse (or filly) miraculously beat out the entire field with one exception. Normally considered a victory in its own right, the second place 3-year old horse broke both of her front ankles shortly after crossing the finish line. The medical response although swift was hopeless and the horse was euthanized on the track.