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Eight Belles exam confirms injuriesthe associated press
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 05.16.2008
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Eight Belles had no diseases or pre-existing bone abnormalities that caused the filly to break down after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby, necropsy results showed Thursday.
Results of the exam reviewed by The Associated Press on Thursday confirmed 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.
The filly also experienced a bruised head and hemorrhaging in the left thyroid gland, which the report blamed on her fall after the initial injuries.
"No pathology was found to indicate the occurrence of any other catastrophic event besides the fractured legs," wrote Kentucky chief veterinarian Lafe Nichols, who performed the tests at the University of Kentucky's Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center.
There also will be routine post-race drug-testing and further medication tests requested by Eight Belles trainer Larry Jones. Jones has said he wants the extra scrutiny to prove the large, muscular filly was not on steroids at the time.
PIMA WOMEN'S GOLF
Aztecs 10th at national tourney
The Aztecs wrapped up the NJCAA National Championships on Thursday with a 10th-place finish in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Pima sent four players to the championship tournament. Freshman Codie Wintrode from Catalina Foothills High School led the way with a combined score of 260 (91, 85, 84) in the three-round tournament. BreAnn Richter, a freshman from Rockton, Ill., finished with a 269 (97, 89, 83).
Sophomore Catlin Rutherford from Rincon/University finished with a 272 (88, 94, 90); and Sandra Biestek, a freshman from Northglenn, Colo., finished with a 286 (96, 98, 92).
"We had hoped to perform better," said coach Bill Nicol. "This team worked very hard, but it just didn't happen for us this week."
Miscellaneous
UA's MacManus struggles on Day 1
UA freshman Tarquin MacManus carded an 8-over-par 80 Thursday at the men's golf NCAA West Regional in Bremerton, Wash.
MacManus, a freshman from Australia, is playing as an individual.
Oregon led the 27-team field after 18 holes.
● This week Super Stocks, Factory Stocks, Hornets and Modified Midgets will be racing at USA Race Park, 4300 E. Los Reales Road.
For more information, contact the track at 574-8515 or www.usadirttrack.com.
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