Kentucky Derby 134--Trial and Triumph

There was trial and triumph in Saturday's Kentucky Derby.
The triumph is, Big Brown won by about 5 or 7 lengths. He was the favorite at 5-2, and ran against a headwind. He was in the 20 post position. It's been a long, long time since any horse has won from 20, but Big Brown did.
The trial is Eight Belles.
She was the only filly in the race, a grey--almost black--17 hand high girl. After trying hard to win, she faltered near the finish line in second place, then broke both front ankles and went down--after having won the second place trophy. She was euthanized at the track, as broken legs are very painful for horses.
Big Brown, on the other hand, will now go into the Preakness and Belmont Stakes--perhaps to become the 12th Triple Crown Winner in history.