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21 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby
Horse Racing Final Exam With Pyro
Already secure in their qualifications for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), Pyro and Cool Coal Man will cross paths for a final exam on Saturday in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland Race Course.
Pyro, one of the leading Derby contenders coming into the year, has only enhanced his reputation with game victories in the Risen Star Stakes (G3) and Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds.
Keeneland oddsmaker Mike Battaglia reflected the widespread high regard for Pyro on Wednesday morning when he pegged the Pulpit colt as the even-money favorite on the morning line for the largest Blue Grass field since 1983.
The Blue Grass will be Pyro’s first start on a synthetic surface. Trainer Steve Asmussen sent him to Keeneland about ten days after his three-length victory in the Louisiana Derby on March 8.
“He’s obviously the horse to beat,” said .... Rest of Story
But from a horse handicapper's perspective, just because he is the horse to beat and probably the favorite, does not make him a good selection. He will no doubt be bet down and there will be no value, unless you box him in the 2nd and 3rd hole of an exacta or trifecta.
Be wise in your wagering and do not stray from your money management plan and you will be there for the big ticket horse races.
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