Roenblog:

Form More Red State Update:

Before they began the long walk to the paddock for the Derby, (Larry) Jones (Eight Belles’ trainer) told his staff to remember that they already had an experience of a lifetime. “As long as she comes back to the barn, we’ve had a good weekend,” he said.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/04/sports/othersports/04derby.html