Prior to 2008, only 39 fillies had run in the Kentucky Derby. But that year, in the 134th running of the "Run for the Roses," this talentes\d filly ran second to Big Brown. She was the first filly in nine years to take on the Kentucky Derby. This framed drawing of Eight Belles is by reknowned equine artist, Pierre Bellocq. Known as "PEB," Bellocq's work has graced the page of the Morning Telegraph and Daily Racing Form from 1955 to 2008, aa well as several books. This print measures 14 x 16.5"