Sire: Unbridled's Song

Grandsire: Unbridled

Dam: Away

Damsire: Dixieland Band

Sex: Filly

Foaled: 2005

Country: United States

Colour: Grey

Breeder: Robert N. Clay & Serengeti Stable

Owner: Fox Hill Farms

Trainer: Larry Jones

Jockey: Gabriel Saez

Record: 10 Starts: 5 - 3 - 1

Earnings: $708,650

Major races: Martha Washington Stakes, the Honeybee Stakes, and the Fantasy Stakes

Eight Belles was a successful racehorse who was known for her speed and versatility. However, she tragically suffered a catastrophic injury while finishing second in the 2008 Kentucky Derby and had to be euthanized on the track. Her untimely death led to widespread changes in the racing industry, including stricter regulations on medication and the use of whips. Despite her brief career, Eight Belles made a lasting impact on the sport of horse racing and will be remembered as a talented and courageous athlete.