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Pyro

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Asmussen

Steve Asmussen

Asmussen's training career began with both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses in New Mexico in 1986. He has won training titles at Lone Star Park, Keeneland, Fair Grounds, Churchill Downs, Remington Park, Sam Houston, and Retama Park, and is the all-time leading trainer at Lone Star.
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Bridgmohan

Shaun Bridgmohan

Bridgmohan is a native of Jamaica who currently resides in Fort Lauderdale. His association with racing began as a child when his dad would take him to the races on weekends. He then went on to be a hot walker, groom and, after a few years, an exercise rider. He began riding professionally after graduating high school, as stipulated by his father.
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Winchell

Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC

Winchell Thoroughbreds is a partnership between Joan and her son Ron, who are continuing their racing business after the death of husband and father Verne in November 2002. The Winchells are also involved in several commercial building interests, including shopping centers, restaurants, and industrial developments.
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Winchell

Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC

Winchell Thoroughbreds is a partnership between Joan and her son Ron, who are continuing their racing business after the death of husband and father Verne in November 2002. The Winchells are also involved in several commercial building interests, including shopping centers, restaurants, and industrial developments.
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Pyro

Race History

Graded Earnings: $1,020,000
Race Record: 8-3-2-1
FinishDateRaceChartsRecapVideo
8th05.3.2008Kentucky Derby (GI) - Churchill DownsChartsRecapVideo
Never menaced
10th04.12.2008Toyota Blue Grass (GI) - KeenelandChartsRecapVideo
Always well back, showed nothing
1st03.8.2008Louisiana Derby (GII) - Fair GroundsChartsRecapVideo
Stalked pace in fourth, roused to lead mid-stretch and finished willingly
1st02.9.2008Risen Star (GIII) - Fair GroundsChartsRecapVideo
Last entering the stretch, powerful stretch run
2nd10.26.2007Breeders' Cup Juvenile (GI) - Monmouth ParkChartsVideo
Closed fast; well clear of third
2nd10.5.2007Champagne (GI) - Belmont ParkChartsVideo
Closed from last; couldn't catch winner
3rd08.25.2007Allowance - SaratogaChartsVideo
Poor start, mild late rally
1st07.6.2007Maiden Special Weight - Churchill DownsChartsVideo
Angled out, just got up

Daily Works Board

Dates

Track (Condition)DistanceTime (How)Rank
Churchill Downs (Fast)4 Furlongs:49.80 B29/44
Keeneland (Fast)4 Furlongs:50.60 B25/28
Keeneland (Fast)6 Furlongs1:14.60 B2/3
Keeneland (Fast)5 Furlongs1:02.40 B15/18
Fair Grounds (Fast)4 Furlongs:53.20 B33/37
Fair Grounds (Fast)4 Furlongs:50.80 B36/56
Fair Grounds (Fast)6 Furlongs1:14:00 B1/6
Fair Grounds (Fast)5 Furlongs1:05.60 B46/51
Fair Grounds (Fast)5 Furlongs1:00.80 B2/17
Fair Grounds (Fast)6 Furlongs1:13.00 B1/3
Fair Grounds (Good)5 Furlongs1:00.60 B1/4

Pedigree Analysis

Pyro is a son of Pulpit, the 1997 Blue Grass S. (G2) winner who led the Kentucky Derby (G1) field before fading to finish fourth behind Silver Charm. A son of Horse of the Year and multiple leading sire A.P. Indy (who is by 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew), Pulpit is the sire of more than 30 stakes winners, including several promising three-year-olds of the past such as Purge, Tapit, Essence of Dubai and Sky Mesa.

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Pyro News

Post Derby Notes

posted by CDI on May 04, 2008

Kentucky Derby Notes (May 2, 2008)

posted by CDI on May 02, 2008

Kentucky Derby Notes (May 1, 2008)

posted by CDI on May 01, 2008

Big Brown 3-1 Morning Line Favorite For 134th Kentucky Derby

posted by CDI on April 30, 2008

Kentucky Derby Notes (April 30, 2008)

posted by CDI on April 30, 2008
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