Without a healthy leg to stand on, according to his veterinarian, KentuckyDerby champion Barbaro was euthanized Monday morning, ending a tumultuous eight-month struggle that enamored the nation since the colt broke down at last year?s Preakness Stakes.
Barbaro?s owners and doctor said it would be difficult for the 3-year-old bay horse to continue without pain.
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