Louisville, KY (Betting Express) - Eight Belles, the filly who was euthanized after suffering catastrophic injuries following her runner-up finish in this year's Kentucky Derby, will be memorialized at Churchill Downs.

The interment of Eight Belles' remains will be placed at the base of a tree to be planted near the Kentucky Derby Museum. The memorial will be in a courtyard near the gravesites of four Kentucky Derby winners.

"The amazing performance by Eight Belles in Kentucky Derby 134 won't soon be forgotten, and we are privileged to honor her efforts and her sacrifice," said Lynn Ashton, executive director of the Kentucky Derby Museum. "We hope our memorial will serve as a lasting tribute to this great filly, and remind every visitor who walks through our doors of her very special courage."

Also, a Grade III stakes race on the day of the Kentucky Derby will be renamed in her honor. The La Troienne, a race for three-year-old fillies, will now be known as the Eight Belles.

In addition, a series of charitable contributions will be made to the Eight Belles Memorial Fund, established by Thoroughbred Charities of America, for continued research into racehorse injuries and toward the retraining of retired thoroughbreds for secondary careers.

The track also plans to honor Eight Belles with a ceremony next year on the day of the Kentucky Derby.