Trainer Steve Asmussen added, "He's a tremendous horse. How good is he? He's good enough to do what we just watched. He accelerated home. Guess his workmate (Curlin) did the job, huh?"
2008 Louisiana Derby Preview Day Part 1
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Pyro in the paddock
Pyro in the paddock before the 2008 Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds
© Vanessa Ng
Winning jockey Shaun Bridgmohan said, "I did what I was told to. It worked out very well. I was very patient. I was just looking for some daylight. When I got it, he gave it to me. I never hit him; I just tapped him on his shoulder."
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- Pyro wins the 2008 Risen Star Stakes
- Pyro in the paddock
- Second place finisher Z Fortune in the post parade
- Third place finisher Visionaire in the post parade
- Grasshopper wins the 2008 Mineshaft Handicap
- Grasshopper in the winner's circle
- Second place finisher Silver Lord
- Third place finisher Magna Graduate
- Euroears wins the 2008 Colonel Power Stakes
- Euroears returns after the race
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