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Super Derby Preview

by Patricia Woo | September 18th, 2008 | Add a comment
Saturday, Sept. 20 marks the 29th running of the $500,000 Gr. 2 Super Derby at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana. This 9-furlong dirt race for 3-year-olds is a prep race for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, which will … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Pyro is Favorite in Saratoga's Travers Stakes

by Michelle da Silva | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
A Few Names to Watch Saturday at the Travers. Saratoga’s $1 million Grade I Travers Stakes will take place Aug. 23 with a field of 12 entries. Grade I Belmont Stakes winner Da’Tara is 8/1. He placed last in … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Da'Tara to Race in Jim Dandy Stakes

by Michelle da Silva | July 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
Sunday’s Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga is beginning to look like it will be just that. Several 3-year-olds that spent the spring and early summer chasing Triple Crown heroes Big Brown and Da’ Tara will attempt to get on the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Big Brown Joins Pyro as Kentucky Derby Hopeful

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 3rd, 2008 | Add a comment
Steve Asumussen’s Pyro has some stiff competition as the Kentucky Derby draws near. (AP Images) Milestone accomplishments of two of North America’s top horsemen went unheralded after Curlin’s crushing victory at Dubai World Cup Classic dominated racing headlines. Trainer Richard Dutrow’s two victories on World Cup Day is an achievement that most of his peers won’t reach in a lifetime. Diamond Stripes … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Pyro and War Pass Are Key Players in Kentucky Derby

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 13th, 2008 | Add a comment
Pyro and Shaun Bridgmohan took the Louisiana Derby. (AP Images) For the cream of the sophomore crop, all roads lead to Louisville in the spring. With this in mind the connections of Derby favorites War Pass and Pyro have chosen different routes for their charges, but the ultimate destination remains the same. These two overachievers have distinguished themselves as the key … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Pyro Wins Kentucky Derby Warmup in Louisiana

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 9th, 2008 | Add a comment
Pyro and Shaun Bridgmohan took the Louisiana Derby. (AP Images) At Fair Grounds the Grade 2, $600,000 Louisiana Derby was run this Saturday. With a number of big name Derby Contenders running, it was definitely the race to watch this weekend. Along with Pyro, the race featured a number of Derby favorites such as Majestic Warrior, Blackberry Road and Tale of … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Derby Prep Race Sees Pyro Lighting up Fair Grounds

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 5th, 2008 | Add a comment
Pyro Looks to Light up Fair Grounds. (AP Images) The $600,000 Louisiana Derby will be hosted at Fair Grounds this Saturday, March 8. Pyro, a huge favorite for the Kentucky Derby matched only by War Pass in many opinions, will be taking on a field of other Kentucky Derby hopefuls like Tale of Ekati and Majestic Warrior. Pyro is still fresh in … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Horse Racing: Pyro Captures Risen Star Stakes

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | February 10th, 2008 | Add a comment
Trainer Steve Asmussen of Curlin fame may have another Triple Crown contender in Pyro. (AP Images) There is a roar of skepticism from the result of Pyro’s performance last year, but he now could be a contender for the Kentucky Derby. Pyro is on fire these days and the show at Fair Grounds on Saturday proved that he means business. Trailing … Read More Read More