The real Eight Belles. She broke down while racing in the 134th Kentucky Derby Saturday May 3, 2008. She broke both front legs in the race and was put down on the track. 
Gorgeous, big filly at 17hh at 3 years old, she came in second against the boys before breaking down.
I commissioned a portrait model from Faye Cohen. She was done on Carol Williams 'Victrix' thoroughbred mare. Faye painted, haired, and added metal shoes for her. She was done summer of 2008, the commission was $300 and the unpainted resin was $210 from Rio Rondo.
She has won1-1st place & a Division Champ at Pioneer Classic 2008
2-2nd places & a Division Champ at Dixie Downs 2009
1- 3rd place
1-4th place ( all halter placings)
1-2nd and 1-6th place in workmanship.
Above pics are her of her winning at PC '08.
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