I do not believe for a second that PETA is standing up for Eight Belles for monetary purposes at all. They are doing this because it is the perfect time to get the world to realize just how dangerous, barbaric and cruel this "sport" truly is. While we are still in shock from the death of such a beautiful creature, PETA is stepping forward and speaking for all of us that care deeply and are so emotionally distraught by this that we find it hard to speak. They are only doing what is right for the animals that are beaten, abused and used and cannot speak for themselves.