Sparks are in the air ; Pyro has flair for Churchill Downs

From: The Boston Globe | Date: May 2, 2008| Author: Mark Blaudschun | Copyright information

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The track condition was listed as fast that afternoon last July when Pyro made his debut.

The frisky 2-year-old son of Pulpit with bloodlines linked to AP Indy, Seattle Slew, and Mr. Prospector was ready to take his act to the grandest setting in thoroughbred racing, Churchill Downs.

The second race - a $47,000 maiden special weight contest - couldn't have followed a better script for trainer Steve Asmussen's horse as he broke from the No. 8 post, was guided tow...

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