Kentucky Derby Bets for the Colt Pyro are at short 7-1 odds to win the 2008 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Pyro is coming off the worst performance of his career with a 10th place finish on the artificial surface at Blue Grass making some players cautious of placing their Kentucky Derby Bets on Pyro. BodogLife.com has Pyro at +550 odds for Kentucky Derby Bets.

Despite the hiccup in that race Pyro has proven to be possibly the most gifted horse in this year’s wide open field of Kentucky Derby Contenders. Pyro is a vicious closer that had a great rally last year at Churchill Downs to win. Pyro has good track experience that also complements his immense natural talent.

Coming off the dismal performance at Blue Grass Pyro is also receiving favorable odds in this race.

Horse racing handicapper L. Lee had this to say about Pyro’s performance on the artificial surface: “Obviously Pyro doesn’t like the poly turf. Before the awful performance Pyro it should be noted is still the top money winner. The only horse that beat Pyro was warpath and he isn’t running in this race.” Pyro has had some less than stellar speed ratings as a 3-year old but still must be considered one of the best horses of his generation. Pyro has the style to win this Derby and his experience over favorite Big Brown I believe will be the key. PLAY PYRO ACROSS THE BOARD.

Post 9 - Pyro

Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan (2-0-0-0)

Record: 7-3-2-1

Highest Speed Rating: 105

Kentucky Derby Bets Odds: 7-1

BodogLife.com has posted the following odds for Kentucky Derby Bets:

Cool Coal Man : +2500
Tale of Ekati: +1600
Anak Nakal: +3500
Court Vision: +2000
Eight Belles: +1600
Z Fortune: +1200
Big Truck: +4000
Visionaire: +2000
Pyro: +550
Colonel John: +350
Z Humor: +3000
Smooth Air: +2000
Bob Blackjack: +2500
Monba: +1500
Adriano: +2500
Denis of Cork: +1500
Cowboy Cal: +2000
Recapturetheglory: +2000
Gayego: +1500
Big Brown: +200
 

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