Bone Diseases

Eight Belles had no diseases, bone abnormalities (Lexington Herald-Leader)

17 May 2008

Eight Belles had no diseases or pre-existing bone abnormalities that caused the filly to break down after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby. Autopsy results reviewed by The Associated Press on Thursday confirm compound fractures of both front legs at the fetlock joints. They also describe lacerated skin on both legs, an absence of joint fluid in the damaged areas and congested lungs. ...

Eight Belles Had Clean Bill of Health (ABC News)

16 May 2008

Autopsy reveals no diseases, bone abnormalities for the filly Eight Belles

Eight Belles had no diseases, bone abnormalities (AP via Yahoo! News)

16 May 2008

Eight Belles had no diseases or pre-existing bone abnormalities that caused the filly to break down after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby.